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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 3, 2022Environmental Protection
S. 3743

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Jul 28, 2022)

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

This bill establishes data collection and reporting requirements concerning recycling and composting programs. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency must report on the capability of the United States to implement a national composting strategy for compostable materials in order to reduce contamination rates for recycling.

What just happenedAug 2, 2022

By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 117-137.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
11 cosponsors5 D5 R1 I
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  1. Aug 2, 2022Floor

    By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 117-137.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Aug 2, 2022Committee14900

    By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 117-137.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. Jul 28, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  4. Jul 28, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  5. Jul 28, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Jul 28, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3752-3755; text: CR S3753-3755)

  7. Jul 28, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Apr 28, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.

  9. Apr 28, 2022Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  10. Apr 28, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  11. Apr 7, 2022Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Mar 3, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S992; text: CR S992-994)

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  13. Mar 3, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJul 28, 202255

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

This bill establishes data collection and reporting requirements concerning recycling and composting programs. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency must report on the capability of the United States to implement a national composting strategy for compostable materials in order to reduce contamination rates for recycling.

Reported to SenateApr 28, 202225

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

This bill establishes data collection and reporting requirements concerning recycling and composting programs. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency must report on the capability of the United States to implement a national composting strategy for compostable materials in order to reduce contamination rates for recycling.

Introduced in SenateMar 3, 2022

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

This bill establishes data collection and reporting requirements concerning recycling and composting programs. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency must report on the capability of the United States to implement a national residential composting strategy for compostable materials in order to reduce contamination rates for residential recycling.

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act — Informed