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HR 2095 102th Congress House

Federal Recycling Incentive Act

Official title: To require Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities to separate certain solid waste for recycling purpose.

Introduced: April 25, 1991 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection AluminumBeverage containersGlass and glass industryGovernment Operations and Politics
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NewspapersPaper and paper productsRecycling of waste products
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. 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
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
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 Latest action 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.

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 3 Republican 1
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 29, 1991
TAUZIN, W.
· May 29, 1991
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Apr 25, 1991
FROST, MARTIN
· Apr 25, 1991
KLECZKA, GERALD
· Apr 25, 1991
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· Apr 25, 1991
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Apr 25, 1991
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 25, 1991
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Apr 25, 1991
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