RECYCLE Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 3/23/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 2021-03-23Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-23 (00)
Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Learning and Education Act of 2021 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.
Cosponsors (10)
- Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
- Gary Peters (D-MI)
- Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
- Todd Young (R-IN)
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
- Susan Collins (R-ME)
- Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
- Tim Scott (R-SC)
- John Reed (D-RI)
- Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
Subjects
- Census and government statistics
- Congressional oversight
- Elementary and secondary education
- Environmental education
- Government information and archives
- Public contracts and procurement
- Solid waste and recycling
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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