Supporting the designation of November 15, 2025, as "America Recycles Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, recycling, and advance the circular economy.
HRES 885 is a symbolic resolution designating November 15, 2025, as "America Recycles Day" to raise public awareness about recycling and promote national discussion on advancing a circular economy. It does not create new laws or funding but formally expresses congressional support for recycling efforts and acknowledges the sector's economic impact (contributing $168 billion and supporting 500,000 jobs). The resolution encourages Americans to "reduce, reuse, and recycle" while highlighting recycling's benefits for environmental sustainability, job creation, and supply chain resilience. It directly affects the public, recycling stakeholders (including communities, businesses, and governments), and the broader recycling industry by elevating public engagement with existing practices.
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 17, 2025
Last action Nov 17, 2025
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Nov 17, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Haley M. Stevens
DDemocratic
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Adam Smith
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
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David P. Joyce
RRepublican
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J. Luis Correa
DDemocratic
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Madeleine Dean
DDemocratic
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks
RRepublican
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Michael Lawler
RRepublican
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Troy A. Carter
DDemocratic
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