House Bill 4050
116th Congress(2019-2020)
ZERO WASTE Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4050
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Zeroing Excess, Reducing Organic Waste, and Sustaining Technical Expertise Act or the ZERO WASTE Act
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program for projects that are consistent with zero-waste practices, including source reduction and waste prevention to reduce the amount of materials incinerated or disposed of in landfills.
July 25, 2019
07/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
07/25/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/25/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:20 PM