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H.R.1809: Newsprint Recycling Incentives Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced April 22, 1993
- Latest Major Action April 30, 1993
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (37 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Newsprint Recycling Incentives Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require producers or importers of newsprint to recycle an amount of newsprint equal to the amount determined by multiplying the amount of newsprint produced or imported annually by the recycling percentage established by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Authorizes compliance with this Act by: (1) recycling (through deinking) newsprint;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
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April 22, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Esteban Edward Torres (D-Calif.) |