Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Nov 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 122, expresses Congress's support for the goals of America Recycles Day, which is observed annually on November 15th. The resolution aims to promote the social, environmental, and economic advantages of recycling and purchasing products made from recycled materials.
The bill encourages all Americans to participate in efforts that highlight these benefits. It acknowledges the long tradition of recycling in the United States and the opportunities to increase current recycling rates. The measure specifically supports increasing the purchase of recycled-content products and boosting recycling efforts across the country.
As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This particular resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been received by the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Timeline
14 Nov 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 122 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 122, expresses Congress's support for the goals of America Recycles Day, which is observed annually on November 15th. The resolution aims to promote the social, environmental, and economic advantages of recycling and purchasing products made from recycled materials. The bill encourages all Americans to participate in efforts that highlight these benefits. It acknowledges the long tradition of recycling in the United States and the opportunities to increase current recycling rates. The measure specifically supports increasing the purchase of recycled-content products and boosting recycling efforts across the country. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This particular resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been received by the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Has H.Con.Res. 122 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 122. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 122?
- H.Con.Res. 122 was sponsored by Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1] (D-WA), with 106 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 122?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (14 Nov 2007).
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