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- H.R.1586
H.R.1586: National Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced May 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 21, 1997
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
National Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act of 1997 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the sale of beer, mineral water, soda water, wine coolers, or carbonated soft drinks in beverage containers by retailers and distributors unless such containers carry a refund value of ten cents. Provides for the adjustment for inflation of the refund amount at ten-year intervals. Requires: (1) distributors to collect from retailers...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
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| May 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn N. Rivers (D-Mich.) |