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HR 1628 112th Congress House Taxation Congressional oversight Government studies and investigations Government trust funds Retail and wholesale trades Sales and excise taxes Solid waste and recycling

Trash Reduction Act of 2011

Introduced: April 15, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Apr 22, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Apr 15, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 15, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E758-759)
Apr 15, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Trash Reduction Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require retailers to pay a $0.05 excise tax on each disposable carryout bag provided to a consumer. Defines "disposable carryout bag" to mean a bag of any material, commonly plastic or kraft paper, which is provided to a consumer at the point of sale to carry or cover purchases, merchandise, or items. Exempts reusable bags and certain other bags used for specified purposes from such tax. Allows a refund of such tax for retailers who establish a disposable carryout bag recycling program.

Establishes in the Treasury the Disposable carryout bag Trust Fund to hold tax revenues generated by this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments from such Trust Fund for the disposable carryout bag recycling program and for the land and water conservation fund established by the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965.

Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the effectiveness of this Act in reducing the use of disposable carryout bags and encouraging recycling of such bags.

What's happening now April 22, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1