US Congress Senate Bill 2941 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 21 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works 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 2019

Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH]	Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI]	Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR]	Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]
Sen. Todd Young [R-IN]	Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI]	Sen. Margaret Hassan [D-NH]	Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA]
Sen. Dan Sullivan [R-AK]	Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN]	Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK]

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-11-21	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

HB5906 (Related) 2020-02-13 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2941/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2941/BILLS-116s2941is.pdf