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- H.R.1960
H.R.1960: Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 22, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 24, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act This bill declares national goals of no increase in the generation of solid waste sent to landfills, no increase in the flow of human-created marine debris into the ocean, and recycling of at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream by the end of 2020 and 65% by the end of 2030. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must report on: (1) municipal solid waste generation, waste management methods,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 24, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
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| April 22, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 22, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Michael M. Honda (D-Calif.) |