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RECYCLE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-923| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (10)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works 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

S 116-2941
RECYCLE Act
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2159
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2941
    RECYCLE Act


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • March 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2159
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1512: CLEAN Future Act
  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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RECYCLE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-923| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
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

S 116-2941
RECYCLE Act
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2159
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2941
    RECYCLE Act


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • March 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2159
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (10)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1512: CLEAN Future 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