Could Federal Bill Lead to Death of Plastic Bags?

On Earth Day, the bill, Trash Reduction Act of 2013 was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, the bill would place a five-cent fee on single-use plastic and paper bags in every retail location across the country.

[source: http://ecowatch.com/2013/could-federal-bill-lead-death-plastic-bags/]