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H.R. 586 (101st)

Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act

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Introduced

20 January 1989

Last action

6 February 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

Sponsors

Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Smith, Peter [R-VT-At Large], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17]

Subjects

Environment, Taxation

Source updated

26 August 2025

Environment · Taxation

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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. 20 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

    Source: Committee

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