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H.R. 1201 (102nd)

Recycled Paper Procurement Act of 1991

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Introduced

28 February 1991

Last action

11 March 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], JAMES COOPER, Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25], SANDER LEVIN, PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9]

Subjects

Environment

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26 August 2025

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Summary

Recycled Paper Procurement Act of 1991 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide that a requirement that federally-procured items over $10,000 be composed of the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable shall not apply (with respect to the $10,000 amount) to paper procured by the Congress. Requires, by FY 1993, at least 50 percent of the paper purchased by procuring agencies to be recycled paper. Provides that a decision not to procure recycled paper may be made only if such paper: (1) is not available within a reasonable period of time; (2) fails to meet specified performance standards; or (3) is available only at an unreasonable price.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 February 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 February 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 March 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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