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H.R. 8059 117th Congress House

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

Official title: To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 14, 2022 Introduced by: Joe Neguse Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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Government studies and investigationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operations
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 30, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 15, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Jun 14, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 14, 2022
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 30, 2022

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

This bill establishes data collection and reporting requirements concerning recycling and composting programs. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency must report on the capability of the United States to implement a national composting strategy for compostable materials in order to reduce contamination rates for recycling.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8059: Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8059/
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"H.R. 8059: Recycling and Composting Accountability Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8059/.
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H.R. 8059, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8059/.
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