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HR 2095 102th Congress House Environmental Protection Aluminum Beverage containers Glass and glass industry Government Operations and Politics Newspapers Paper and paper products Recycling of waste products

Federal Recycling Incentive Act

Introduced: April 25, 1991 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 27, 1991
DEBATE - Mr. Roe asked unanimous consent to proceed with one hour of debate on the proposed conference report, prior to its filing in the House. Agreed to without objection.
May 10, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 25, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 25, 1991
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Recycling Incentive Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of General Services to: (1) establish, and periodically modify, a program requiring each Federal department, agency, or instrumentality to separate and collect solid waste (including high-grade paper, newspapers, aluminum, bottles, and containers) for recycling; (2) establish and implement a system for monitoring and enforcing the provisions of this Act; and (3) report periodically to the Congress as to the extent of compliance for the preceding 12-month period.

Authorizes any such entity to retain any moneys received from the sale of such waste for use in carrying out its functions.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now November 27, 1991

DEBATE - Mr. Roe asked unanimous consent to proceed with one hour of debate on the proposed conference report, prior to its filing in the House. Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1