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RECYCLE Act

Introduced: November 21, 2019 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Nov 21, 2019
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Learning and Education Act of 2019 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 November 21, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2941: RECYCLE Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2941/
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"S. 2941: RECYCLE Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2941/.
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S. 2941, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2941/.
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