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H.R. 683 (101st)

Agricultural Commodity-Based Plastics Development Act of 1989

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Introduced

27 January 1989

Last action

15 February 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation.

Sponsors

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Harris, Claude [D-AL-7], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14], Rep. Hatcher, Charles [D-GA-2]

Subjects

Agriculture

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26 August 2025

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Summary

Agricultural Commodity-Based Plastics Development Act of 1989 - Directs the Administrator of the General Services Administration to encourage the development and use of degradable agricultural commodity-based plastic through a system of preferential Government procurement. Authorizes FY 1990 through 1992 appropriations to pay the difference in costs between conventional products and degradable plastic products. Directs the Administrator to establish an interagency working group to coordinate activities under this Act. Requires annual reports to the appropriate congressional committees.

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Timeline

  1. 27 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation.

    Source: Committee

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