Washington, Feb. 13 -- Representative Hillary Scholten issued the following press release:
U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), alongside U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA-49), introduced the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act to protect waterways in Michigan and across the country from harmful plastic pollution.
"In West Michigan, we care deeply about protecting the rivers and lakes our communities rely on every day," said Rep. Scholten. "That's why I'm proud to co-lead the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, which would require the EPA to set clear rules to prevent microplastics from entering our waterways in the first place. This commonsense step will help keep our environment clean, protect wildlife, and preserve the natural re...