House Bill 2821
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2821
Congress
117
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
Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act
This bill establishes the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Program to improve the global competitiveness of the U.S. plastics recycling industry and to mitigate any harmful effects of plastic waste on the environment. The bill also provides for an interagency committee to coordinate agency activity in support of the program.
April 22, 2021
04/22/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
04/22/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:35 PM