To establish a pilot grant program to improve recycling accessibility, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Establishes EPA pilot grant program for recycling infrastructure and accessibility. Supports states, local governments, and tribes in improving curbside recycling and materials recovery facilities.
Who Benefits and How
Communities gain recycling infrastructure funding. Underserved areas improve recycling access. Recycling industry gains investment.
Who Bears the Burden and How
EPA administers grant program. Grant recipients must meet program requirements.
Key Provisions
- Creates Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Program
- Eligible entities include states, localities, tribes, public-private partnerships
- Supports curbside recycling and materials recovery facilities
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Creates EPA pilot grant program to improve recycling infrastructure and accessibility
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Fund recycling infrastructure through pilot grants"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "administrator"
- → EPA Administrator
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
residential recyclables picked up curbside
facility sorting residential recyclables into commodities
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