HR 5115 116th Congress House

RECOVER Act

Official title: To establish the Recycling Infrastructure Program within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 4, 2020 See on congress.gov

Environmental Protection Congressional oversightEnvironmental educationEnvironmental technologySolid waste and recyclingState and local government operations

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Nov 18, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Nov 15, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Nov 15, 2019

Introduced in House

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Latest action November 18, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Realizing the Economic Opportunities and Value of Expanding Recycling Act or the RECOVER Act

This bill authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a Recycling Infrastructure Program. Under the program, the EPA may award financial assistance to states, local governments, and tribal governments to support and expand their recycling infrastructure and programs.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Environment Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee

Cosponsors 4