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H.R. 1523 (104th)

Newsprint Recycling Incentives Act

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Introduced

7 April 1995

Last action

24 April 1995 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]

Subjects

Environment

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21 August 2025

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Summary

Newsprint Recycling Incentives Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require producers or importers of newsprint to recycle an amount of newsprint equal to the amount determined by multiplying the amount of newsprint produced or imported annually by the recycling percentage established by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Authorizes compliance with this Act by: (1) recycling (through deinking) newsprint; (2) purchasing recycled newsprint to combine with shipments of virgin newsprint; or (3) purchasing recycling credits under this Act. Requires the recycling percentage to be at least 20 percent. Provides for increases in such percentage of two points annually for the next ten years. Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations to allow newsprint producers or importers to create or purchase recycling credits. Applies recycling requirements to persons who produce or import more than ten tons of newsprint annually. Sets the recycling percentage at 20 percent if the Administrator fails to promulgate such regulations. Prescribes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Directs the Administrator to submit to the Congress and implement a plan for the recycling of post-consumer high grade paper. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 4 April 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E777)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 April 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 April 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 April 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 24 April 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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