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S.3743

S.3743: Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

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About This Bill

Introduced March 3, 2022
Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2022
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Bill Sponsor

Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.)

Bill Cosponsors

11 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in Senate - July 28, 2022
Reported to Senate - April 28, 2022
Introduced in Senate - March 3, 2022

Bill Summary

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act This bill establishes data collection and reporting requirements concerning recycling and composting programs. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency must report on the capability of the United States to implement a national composting strategy for compostable materials in order to reduce contamination rates for recycling.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Aug. 2, 2022	By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 117-137.
July 28, 2022	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
July 28, 2022	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 28, 2022	Held at the desk.
July 28, 2022	Received in the House.
July 28, 2022	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3752-3755; text: CR S3753-3755)
April 28, 2022	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.
April 28, 2022	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
April 7, 2022	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
March 3, 2022	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S992; text: CR S992-994)
March 3, 2022	Introduced in the Senate by Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.)

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