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She is a professor at American University in the Department of Environmental Sciences. She would help me because two of her main focuses are pollution & climate change.

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She is a professor at American University in teh Department of Environmental Sciences. She would help with my project because her background includes marine ecology & environmental toxicology.

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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

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The CDC's goal is to protect the American people through health promotion, disease prevention, & preparedness for new health threats.

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US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

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US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

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The HHS's goal is to protect the American people's health and provide essential human services.

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The EPA's goal is to protect the people & environment from health risks that may arise. They also conduct research & enforce environmental regulations

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The US Department of Interior manages public land and minerals. On top of those responsibilities, they are in charge of environmental conservation.

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Bill proposed by Tom Udall & Alan Lowenthal

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Bill proposed by Tom Udall & Alan Lowenthal

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The new bill would aim to curb America's overwhelming plastic pollution. It would ban some of the single-use plastic. The bill would also require producers to take leadership when it comes to recycling. Udall hopes this bill will get bipartisan support. This relates to my topic because it could potentially be an effective bill that would kick start the end of plastic pollution throughout the nation.

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The bill recently passed in the Senate, but many critics of the bill say that it is not effective enough to make progress in saving the oceans. This relates to my issue because it would involve cleaning up plastic in major waterways.

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The committee's jurisdiction includes safe drinking water, environmental protection, and . clean air & climate change.
CHAIRMAN: Frank Pallone
RANKING MEMBER: Greg Walden

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House Select Committee on Climate Crisis

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House Select Committee on Climate Crisis

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This select committee delivers ambitious climate policy recommendation to Congress. These recommendations work to create reductions in pollution and other things that cause pollution.
CHAIRMAN: Kathy Castor
RANKING MEMBER: Garret Graves

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Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, & Related Agencies

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Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, & Related Agencies

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A subcommittee that is within the Committee of Appropriations. This subcommittee is responsible for passing spending bills for interior and environmental needs. They work with the House's Committee of Appropriations.
CHAIRMAN: Lisa Murkowski
RANKING MEMBER: Tom Udall

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US Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works

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US Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works

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The committee was given the responsibility for creating new laws that attain cleaner air and water pollution control.
CHAIRMAN: John Barrasso
RANKING MEMBER: Tom Carper

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American Progressive Bag Alliance (APBA)

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American Progressive Bag Alliance (APBA)

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This group is against the banning and taxing of plastic bags. They represent the US plastic bag manufacturing industry.

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An organization that supports the entire plastic supply chain. Coca-Cola and Pepsi recently broke ties with PLASTIC

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A group of people from California started this group in 1977 in order to reduce the use of plastic. They work to pass legislation involving recycling & the environment.

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This group wants to end the use of single-use plastic. Their mission is to make a world that is free of plastic pollution.