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Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act

Introduced: June 15, 2020 Introduced by: Stevens, Haley M. Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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.
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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
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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 June 15, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Jul 23, 2020
Gonzalez, Anthony
· Jun 15, 2020
JOHNSON, EDDIE
· Jun 15, 2020
 R
Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Jun 15, 2020
Rooney, Francis
· Jun 15, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7228: Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7228/
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"H.R. 7228: Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7228/.
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H.R. 7228, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7228/.
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