Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

33 U.S.C. § 4265

Consideration of marine debris in negotiating international agreements

In negotiating any relevant international agreement with any country or countries after , the President shall, as appropriate—
(1)
consider the impact of land-based sources of plastic waste and other solid waste from that country on the marine and aquatic environment; and
(2)
ensure that the agreement strengthens efforts to eliminate land-based sources of plastic waste and other solid waste from that country that impact the marine and aquatic environment.

Pub. L. 116–224, title II, § 206134 Stat. 1091(, , .)