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National Mercury Monitoring Program: Protecting Health and Environment

This act establishes a nationwide program to monitor mercury levels in air, water, soil, and living organisms. The goal is to better understand the sources and effects of mercury pollution, which will help protect citizens' health, especially children, and the natural environment. Data will be publicly available, increasing public awareness.
Key points
A national mercury monitoring system will be established to track mercury levels in the environment, including in fish and wildlife.
Mercury pollution data will be collected and made publicly available in an easily accessible online database, allowing citizens to stay informed.
The program aims to reduce human exposure, especially for children, to harmful mercury, which can affect neurological development.
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Additional Information
Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act
Print number: HR 2761
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2021-04-22