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H.R.5656: TRASH Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 7, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 7, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Trash Reduction and Sensible Handling Act of 2016 or the TRASH Act This bill amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize state solid waste management plans to restrict the importation of out-of-state waste at the state and local level by requiring out-of-state waste to be from states with waste handling and reduction standards that are equivalent or higher than the standards of the state receiving the waste. Those plans may impose a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 7, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| July 7, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) |