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H.R. 1695 (100th)

Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act

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Introduced

18 March 1987

Last action

26 March 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]

Subjects

Environment

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act - Prohibits the sale of beer, mineral water, soda water, or carbonated soft drinks in beverage containers by retailers and distributors unless such containers carry a refund value of not less than five cents. Requires that retailers and distributors pay the refund on returned containers of brands sold by such retailers or distributors. Prohibits distributors and retailers from selling beverages in metal beverage containers with detachable openings. Preempts inconsistent State or local laws. Prohibits State and local governments from imposing any tax on the collection or return of refund values. Imposes penalties of up to $1,000 for violations.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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