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H.R. 945 (102nd)

Comprehensive Recycling Act of 1991

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Introduced

6 February 1991

Last action

19 February 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4], Rep. Rowland, J. Roy [D-GA-8], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Cox, John W., Jr. [D-IL-16], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Geren, Pete [D-TX-12], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Harris, Claude [D-AL-7], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Holloway, Clyde [R-LA-8], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

26 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Comprehensive Recycling Act of 1991 - Establishes as national goals: (1) the recycling of municipal waste; and (2) the creation and strengthening of markets for recycled materials. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide technical assistance and guidance to States on recycling methods and opportunities. Directs States to develop and implement comprehensive multimaterial recycling programs. Requires such programs to be designed to provide at least 20 percent of a State's population with an opportunity to participate in such programs within two years of this Act's enactment. Provides that such programs must be available to an additional 20 percent of a State's population every two years, until the entire population is provided with such opportunity. Sets forth minimum program requirements. Deems a State or its municipalities to be in compliance with this Act if they have in place an alternative program that meets this Act's requirements. Requires States to include recycling programs in the regional solid waste plan required by the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Makes States with approved plans eligible for Federal assistance for recycling infrastructures. Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require the Administrator to make grants to States for the development of programs to promote the use of recycling techniques by businesses, local governments, or regional waste management authorities.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 February 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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