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RECYCLE Act

USA116th CongressHR-5906| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2020
Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
David P. Joyce (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Learning and Education Act of 2020 or the RECYCLE Act This bill 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.
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Timeline
Nov 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2941
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2941
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-2941: RECYCLE Act
Census and government statisticsCongressional oversightElementary and secondary educationEnvironmental educationGovernment information and archivesPublic contracts and procurementSolid waste and recyclingTeaching, teachers, curricula

RECYCLE Act

USA116th CongressHR-5906| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2020
Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Learning and Education Act of 2020 or the RECYCLE Act This bill 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.
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Timeline
Nov 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2941
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2941
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
David P. Joyce (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-2941: RECYCLE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Census and government statisticsCongressional oversightElementary and secondary educationEnvironmental educationGovernment information and archivesPublic contracts and procurementSolid waste and recyclingTeaching, teachers, curricula