RECYCLE Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 923

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.

Current Status of Bill S 923

Bill S 923 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2021. Bill S 923 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 23, 2021.  Bill S 923's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of March 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 923

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 923

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 923

RECYCLE Act of 2021A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a consumer recycling education and outreach grant program, and for other purposes.RECYCLE Act of 2021Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Learning and Education Act of 2021
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