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Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

USA118th CongressHR-4040| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2023
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (20)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act This bill establishes data collection and reporting requirements concerning composting and recycling programs. Specifically, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must issue several reports related to composting and recycling, including a report on the capability of the United States to implement a national composting strategy in order to reduce contamination rates for recycling. The EPA must also inventory certain facilities that recycle residential materials and describe the materials that the facilities can process; collect data related to curbside and drop-off recycling and composting programs in order to establish a comprehensive baseline of data for the U.S. recycling system; and develop and disseminate best practices that states, local governments, and Indian tribes may use to enhance recycling and composting. The EPA must also develop a metric for determining the proportion of recyclable materials in commercial and municipal waste streams that is being diverted from circular markets, which are markets that utilize industrial processes and economic activities to enable post-industrial and post-consumer materials used in those processes and activities to maintain their highest values for as long as possible. After developing the metric, the EPA must then study the proportion of recyclable materials in such waste streams that were diverted from those markets in the prior ten years. Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the recycling practices of federal agencies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8059
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Jun 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 16, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Mar 15, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1194
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8059
    Recycling and Composting Accountability Act


  • June 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 16, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.


  • March 15, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1194
    Held at the desk.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 118-1194: Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operations

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

USA118th CongressHR-4040| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2023
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act This bill establishes data collection and reporting requirements concerning composting and recycling programs. Specifically, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must issue several reports related to composting and recycling, including a report on the capability of the United States to implement a national composting strategy in order to reduce contamination rates for recycling. The EPA must also inventory certain facilities that recycle residential materials and describe the materials that the facilities can process; collect data related to curbside and drop-off recycling and composting programs in order to establish a comprehensive baseline of data for the U.S. recycling system; and develop and disseminate best practices that states, local governments, and Indian tribes may use to enhance recycling and composting. The EPA must also develop a metric for determining the proportion of recyclable materials in commercial and municipal waste streams that is being diverted from circular markets, which are markets that utilize industrial processes and economic activities to enable post-industrial and post-consumer materials used in those processes and activities to maintain their highest values for as long as possible. After developing the metric, the EPA must then study the proportion of recyclable materials in such waste streams that were diverted from those markets in the prior ten years. Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the recycling practices of federal agencies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8059
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Jun 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 16, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Mar 15, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1194
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8059
    Recycling and Composting Accountability Act


  • June 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 16, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.


  • March 15, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1194
    Held at the desk.
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (20)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 118-1194: Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operations