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National Mercury Monitoring Program: Protecting Public Health and Food Safety.

This Act establishes a nationwide program to track mercury levels in air, water, soil, and living organisms, including fish. The goal is to better understand pollution sources and their impact on public health, particularly concerning neurological development in children. Citizens will gain access to accurate, publicly available data regarding environmental contamination and food safety.
Key points
Creation of a publicly accessible database containing environmental mercury data to help citizens assess health risks and make informed decisions about fish consumption.
Monitoring of fish and wildlife to determine where and to what extent mercury threatens food safety in marine and freshwater ecosystems.
Regular reports will assess the necessary mercury emission reductions required to protect human health and ecosystems from adverse effects.
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Print number: 118_S_1772
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Process start date: 2023-05-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1772.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a publicly accessible database containing environmental mercury data to help citizens assess health risks and make informed decisions about fish consumption.
  • Monitoring of fish and wildlife to determine where and to what extent mercury threatens food safety in marine and freshwater ecosystems.
  • Regular reports will assess the necessary mercury emission reductions required to protect human health and ecosystems from adverse effects.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Environment Health