FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Recycling and Composting Legislation

Original title: LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO IMPROVE DOMESTIC RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING PROGRAMS

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing marks the formal legislative review of two proposed federal bills that could change how recycling and composting infrastructure is funded and managed across the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Recycling and composting industry companies

These entities provided testimony and written statements regarding how proposed federal legislation may impact their operations and infrastructure.

General public

Changes to federal recycling and composting policy may eventually alter local waste management services and requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on February 2, 2022, to discuss legislative proposals aimed at improving domestic recycling and composting programs. The session included testimony from industry experts and the introduction of draft legislation, specifically the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act.

Key Facts

The Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on February 2, 2022, regarding domestic recycling and composting.
The hearing included the review of the 'Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2022' draft.
The hearing included the review of the 'Recycling and Composting Accountability Act' draft.
Four witnesses provided testimony: Rhodes Yepsen, Pashon Murray, Benjamin Harvey, and Charles Levell Hairston.
Numerous industry associations and companies submitted letters and statements for the record, including the American Chemistry Council, the Aluminum Association, and the Plastics Industry Association.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss legislative proposals intended to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States.

What specific bills were discussed?

The committee reviewed drafts of the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2022 and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act.

Why It Matters

This hearing marks the formal legislative review of two proposed federal bills that could change how recycling and composting infrastructure is funded and managed across the United States.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Recycling Infrastructure

The committee is actively moving toward federal legislative frameworks for recycling and composting, as evidenced by the specific draft bills presented.

Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2022 Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

Connected Entities

personCharles Levell Hairston“Vice President, International Paper”Map →

personShelley Moore Capito“Ranking Member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works”Map →

personBenjamin Harvey“President, E.L. Harvey and Sons, Inc.”Map →

personThomas R. Carper“Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works”Map →

personPashon Murray“Founder, Detroit Dirt”Map →

personRhodes Yepsen“Executive Director, Biodegradable Products Institute”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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