Microfiber research and directives

(a) Definition of microfiber In this section, the term microfiber means a synthetic or natural textile fiber that is less than 5 millimeters in length. (b) Study (1) In general The Administrator, in consultation with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as the Administrator determines to be necessary, shall carry out a nationwide study on— (A) the presence of, sources of, and pathways used by microfibers in the human body and the environment; (B) whether the presence of microfibers in the human body and the environment has a toxic effect on human health and the environment; and (C) whether the presence of microfibers in the human body and the environment has an inequitable impact on environmental justice communities, as determined by the Administrator. (2) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress, and make publicly available, a report that describes the results of the study under paragraph (1).