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Health Protection: Senate Urges Maintaining Mercury Pollution Controls.

The US Senate formally recognizes that mercury pollution, primarily from burning fossil fuels, poses a severe health risk, causing brain damage and birth defects. The resolution emphasizes that power plants are the largest source of these emissions and urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to weaken current mercury pollution control rules. This action aims to protect citizens, especially children and pregnant women, from consuming contaminated fish and air.
Key points
Mercury is recognized as a powerful neurotoxin causing permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.
The Senate calls on the EPA to maintain strict controls on mercury emissions from fossil fuel power plants, the primary source of pollution.
Fish consumption advisories due to mercury contamination are currently in effect across all 50 states, highlighting the widespread health issue.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_560
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_560.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mercury is recognized as a powerful neurotoxin causing permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.
  • The Senate calls on the EPA to maintain strict controls on mercury emissions from fossil fuel power plants, the primary source of pollution.
  • Fish consumption advisories due to mercury contamination are currently in effect across all 50 states, highlighting the widespread health issue.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI].

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 2025-12-23.

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