Rep. Janelle Bynum introduced the Microplastics Safety Act, requiring FDA to study microplastics' health impacts.
Quiver AI Summary
Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rick Scott (R-FL), and Representative Greg Steube (FL-17) have introduced the Microplastics Safety Act, which mandates the FDA conduct a study on the health impacts of microplastics in food, water, and other products. This bipartisan legislation aims to enhance understanding of microplastics' health effects, particularly on vulnerable populations.
Concerns regarding microplastics have surged due to rising levels of human exposure, with studies indicating an increase in plastic particles within human brain tissue. The legislation seeks to provide data on health impacts, emphasizing children and chronic illnesses.
In comments, Rep. Bynum called for proactive measures against microplastics, while Sen. Merkley highlighted environmental dangers. Sen. Scott expressed worry regarding impacts on aging Americans, and Rep. Steube criticized federal responses to microplastic contamination, advocating for greater transparency on health risks associated with exposure.
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Janelle Bynum Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Janelle Bynum:
- H.R.2537: Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025
- H.R.2287: Protecting Families from Inflation Act
You can track bills proposed by Janelle Bynum on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bynum.
Janelle Bynum Fundraising
Janelle Bynum recently disclosed $660.1K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 98th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 70.0% came from individual donors.
Bynum disclosed $179.0K of spending. This was the 302nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bynum disclosed $857.4K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 333rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Janelle Bynum's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
