RECYCLE Act of 2021
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 23, 2021
Last action Mar 23, 2021
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Committee
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Mar 23, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
upper
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Rob Portman
RRepublican
Co
Dan Sullivan
RRepublican
Co
Debbie Stabenow
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
Co
Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
Co
Jack Reed
DDemocratic
Co
Margaret Wood Hassan
DDemocratic
Co
Raphael G. Warnock
DDemocratic
Co
Susan M. Collins
RRepublican
Co
Tim Scott
RRepublican
Co
Todd Young
RRepublican
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