Trash Reduction Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 23, 2013)
Trash Reduction Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require retailers to pay a $0.05 excise tax on each disposable carryout bag provided to a consumer. Defines "disposable carryout bag" to mean a bag of any material, commonly plastic or kraft paper, which is provided to a consumer at the point of sale to carry or cover purchases, merchandise, or items. Exempts reusable bags and certain other bags used for specified purposes from such tax. Allows a refund of such tax for retailers who establish a disposable carryout bag recycling program.
Establishes in the Treasury the Disposable carryout bag Trust Fund to hold tax revenues generated by this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments from such Trust Fund for the disposable carryout bag recycling program and for the land and water conservation fund established by the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965.
Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the effectiveness of this Act in reducing the use of disposable carryout bags and encouraging recycling of such bags.
What just happenedMay 1, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 23, 2013
- May 1, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
- Apr 23, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Apr 23, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Apr 23, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E511)
- Apr 23, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 23, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House