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US HR2101

US HR2101
ZERO WASTE Act Zeroing Excess, Reducing Organic Waste, And Sustaining Technical Expertise Act


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Introduced
03/19/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to award grants for projects that are consistent with zero-waste practices, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Zeroing Excess, Reducing Organic Waste, And Sustaining Technical Expertise Act (ZERO WASTE Act), directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to award grants for various zero-waste projects. These include grants for organics recycling infrastructure, electronic waste recycling, source reduction (e.g., product redesign), market development for recycled materials, and purchasing zero-emissions collection vehicles. The bill also establishes a grant program for developing and implementing new requirements to reduce waste sent to landfills, such as through increased tipping fees, curbside composting collection, and landfill diversion of organic waste. The bill prioritizes projects in environmental justice communities and those that create living-wage jobs, among other factors.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. (on 03/22/2021)

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