HR 7228
116th Congress
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Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act
Introduced: June 15, 2020
Introduced by:
Stevens, Haley M.
Democratic
· Michigan
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 15, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E535-536)
Jun 15, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act
This bill establishes the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Program to improve the global competitiveness of the U.S. plastics recycling industry and to mitigate any harmful effects of plastic waste on the environment. The bill also provides for an interagency committee to coordinate agency activity in support of the program.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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