PURGE Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Nov 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10957, known as the PURGE Act, would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to conduct a study on strategies to address microplastics and nanoplastics. This study would identify different strategies, analyze their effectiveness in mitigating and removing microplastics in various conditions, examine their environmental impact, effect on recyclability, cost-effectiveness, and operational requirements. The EPA would then report these findings to Congress.
The bill also proposes establishing a pilot program to demonstrate and evaluate anti-microplastic strategies. This program would test these strategies in at least three different geographic regions, assessing their effectiveness, cost, and scalability. It would prioritize strategies that can be implemented in existing water treatment infrastructure and identify areas needing further research before broader deployment.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 5, 2026, and has been referred to multiple committees, including Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for consideration. The bill does not specify a sponsor's political party.
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Timeline
5 Nov 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10957 do?
- H.R. 10957, known as the PURGE Act, would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to conduct a study on strategies to address microplastics and nanoplastics. This study would identify different strategies, analyze their effectiveness in mitigating and removing microplastics in various conditions, examine their environmental impact, effect on recyclability, cost-effectiveness, and operational requirements. The EPA would then report these findings to Congress. The bill also proposes establishing a pilot program to demonstrate and evaluate anti-microplastic strategies. This program would test these strategies in at least three different geographic regions, assessing their effectiveness, cost, and scalability. It would prioritize strategies that can be implemented in existing water treatment infrastructure and identify areas needing further research before broader deployment. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 5, 2026, and has been referred to multiple committees, including Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for consideration. The bill does not specify a sponsor's political party.
- Has H.R. 10957 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10957. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10957?
- H.R. 10957 was sponsored by Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10957?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (5 Nov 2026).
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