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S. 2941

Referred to Committee

RECYCLE Act

Introduced 11/21/2019•116th Congress•Senate

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

11/21/2019 • Senate

Summary

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.

Introduced in Senate • 11/21/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Census and government statisticsCongressional oversightElementary and secondary educationEnvironmental educationGovernment information and archivesPublic contracts and procurementSolid waste and recyclingTeaching, teachers, curricula

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (11)

Party Breakdown

6
Democrats
5
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]

Republican • OH

Sponsored 11/21/2019

Cosponsors (10)

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Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]

D-MI

Joined 11/21/2019

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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

D-OR

Joined 11/21/2019

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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

R-ME

Joined 11/21/2019

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

R-IN

Joined 11/21/2019

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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

D-MI

Joined 12/4/2019

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

November 21, 2019

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

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate11/21/2019

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors10