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H. Res. 130 101st Congress House

Requiring that disposable trays, dishes, and beverage containers used in the food service operations of the House of Representatives be biodegradable.

Introduced: May 16, 1989 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 101st Congress
It was not agreed to before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Aug 1, 1989
See H.Res.104.
Apr 25, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.
Apr 17, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Apr 17, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 1, 1989

See H.Res.104.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Requires the Committee on House Administration, not later than December 31, 1989, to: (1) take such action as may be necessary to discontinue use of disposable polystyrene foam trays, dishes, and beverage containers in the food service operations of the House of Representatives; and (2) require that disposable trays, dishes, and beverage containers used in such operations be biodegradable.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 1
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· May 16, 1989
Faleomavaega, Eni
· May 16, 1989
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· May 16, 1989
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · May 16, 1989
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 130: Requiring that disposable trays, dishes, and beverage containers used in the food service operations of the House of Representatives be biodegradable.. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HRES-130/
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"H. Res. 130: Requiring that disposable trays, dishes, and beverage containers used in the food service operations of the House of Representatives be biodegradable.." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HRES-130/.
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H. Res. 130, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HRES-130/.
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