US Congress House Bill 5906 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 13 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-13 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Provides support for recycling programs. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a program to award grants to improve the effectiveness of residential and community recycling programs through public education and outreach. In addition, the EPA must develop a model recycling program toolkit for states, Native American tribes, and local governments. Finally, the bill specifies that the EPA's review of its federal procurement guidelines for purchasing certain recycled materials and items made with such materials must occur at least once every five years.

RECYCLE Act Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Learning and Education Act of 2020

Rep. Dean Phillips [D-MN]

Rep. David Joyce [R-OH]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-02-13	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2020-02-13	House	Introduced in House

SB2941 (Related) 2019-11-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5906/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5906/BILLS-116hr5906ih.pdf