Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Recycling and Composting: National Data and Improvement Plan
This bill is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce after a subcommittee approved it. It is actively moving through the legislative process as it waits for the full committee to consider it. There are no companion bills currently linked to this legislation.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both Democrats and Republicans, which helps its chances. Since it focuses on gathering data rather than forcing expensive new rules, it is less likely to face heavy opposition.
Key Points
- The EPA would be required to collect detailed data on recycling and composting programs across the country. This includes creating a national list of facilities and tracking what types of materials, like specific plastics or metals, they are actually able to process.
- The bill asks the EPA to find out how many people have easy access to recycling and composting compared to regular trash pickup. It also looks for barriers that prevent local communities from starting these programs, such as high costs or a lack of land.
- Federal agencies would have to report their own recycling and composting rates every two years. This ensures the government is tracking its own waste and buying products made from recycled materials.
- The EPA would study the circular market to see how much material is being reused versus thrown away. This study will check if better recycling programs could lower prices for consumers on products made from recycled goods.
- To protect local budgets, the bill prevents the federal government from forcing states or local towns to carry out these plans unless federal funding is provided to cover the costs.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
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