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RECYCLE Act

USA117th CongressHR-2159| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
David P. Joyce (Republican)

Environment Subcommittee, 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 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5906
RECYCLE Act
Mar 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-923
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5906
    RECYCLE Act


  • March 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-923
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1512: CLEAN Future Act
  • S 117-293: Dignity for Aborted Children Act
  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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RECYCLE Act

USA117th CongressHR-2159| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Learning and Education Act of 2021 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5906
RECYCLE Act
Mar 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-923
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5906
    RECYCLE Act


  • March 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-923
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
David P. Joyce (Republican)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1512: CLEAN Future Act
  • S 117-293: Dignity for Aborted Children Act
  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs 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