H.Res. 1161 · 110th Congress

Encouraging State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Nita Lowey
Introduced
2008-04-29
Latest action
2008-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

Summary

Recognizes and supports the expansion of voluntary recycling programs initiated at retail locations throughout the country.

Commends state and local governments that have taken steps to establish or require plastic bag recycling programs and encourages them to continue to pursue such programs.