HR 5906 116th Congress House Environmental Protection Census and government statistics Congressional oversight Elementary and secondary education Environmental education Government information and archives Public contracts and procurement Solid waste and recycling Teaching, teachers, curricula

RECYCLE Act

Introduced: February 13, 2020 See on congress.gov

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Feb 13, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 13, 2020

Introduced in House

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Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Learning and Education Act of 2020 or the RECYCLE Act

This bill provides support for recycling programs.

Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a program to award grants to improve the effectiveness of residential and community recycling programs through public education and outreach.

In addition, the EPA must develop a model recycling program toolkit for states, Native American tribes, and local governments.

Finally, the bill specifies that the EPA's review of its federal procurement guidelines for purchasing certain recycled materials and items made with such materials must occur at least once every five years.

What's happening now February 13, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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