Bill > HRes885

This resolution supports the designation of November 15, 2025, as "America Recycles Day" and highlights the significant economic and environmental importance of recycling in the United States. The resolution emphasizes that the American recycling sector contributes over $168 billion to the national economy, supports more than 500,000 jobs, and plays a crucial role in national security by reclaiming critical materials. It recognizes recycling's broader benefits, including enhancing manufacturing, improving supply chain resilience, reducing waste, and promoting environmental sustainability. The resolution calls for support of the recycling sector, which involves multiple stakeholders such as government entities, nonprofits, private partners, communities, and individuals. Specifically, the House of Representatives expresses support for America Recycles Day, celebrates the contributions of the recycling sector, reaffirms commitment to policies and investments that improve recycling, and encourages all Americans to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The resolution acknowledges that while progress has been made, significant investment is still needed to fully capture recyclable materials and create more accessible circular economies across all communities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/885/all-info