US Congress House Bill 1580 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-3)
Status: Engrossed on April 23 2009 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-23 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Electronic Device Recycling Research and Development Act - (Sec. 3) Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to award multiyear grants through a competitive, merit-based process to consortia: (1) to conduct research to create innovative and practical approaches to manage the environmental impacts of electronic devices through recycling, reuse, reduction of the use of hazardous materials, and life-cycle extension; and (2) through such research, to contribute to the professional development of scientists, engineers, and technicians in the fields of electronic device manufacturing, design, refurbishing, and recycling. Sets forth the ways in which research results shall be disseminated to the public. Provides for the protection of proprietary information of trade secrets provided by any person or entity pursuant to this Act. Requires the Administrator to report to Congress biennially on the grants awarded and the results of research projects carried out under such grants. (Sec. 4) Requires the Administrator to enter into an arrangement for the National Academy of Sciences to report to Congress on: (1) opportunities for, and barriers to, increasing the recyclability of electronic devices and making electronic devises safer and more environmentally friendly; (2) the risks posed by the storage, transport, recycling, and disposal of unwanted electronic devices; (3) the current status of research and training programs to promote the environmental design of electronic devices to increase the recyclability of such devices; and (4) regulatory or statutory barriers that may prevent the adoption or implementation of best management practices or technological innovations that may arise from the research and training programs established in this Act. Requires such reports to: (1) identify gaps in the current research and training programs in addressing the opportunities, barriers, and risks relating to electronic device recycling; and (2) recommend areas where additional research and development resources are needed to reduce the impact of unwanted electronic devices on the environment. (Sec. 5) Requires the Administrator to award grants through a competitive, merit-based process to institutions of higher education to develop curricula that incorporates the principles of environmental design into the development of electronic devices: (1) for the training of engineers and other students; and (2) to support the continuing education of professionals in the electronic device manufacturing, design, refurbishing, or recycling industries. Requires: (1) the Administrator to conduct outreach to minority serving institutions to provide information about the grants; and (2) such grants to be used for activities that enhance the ability of an institution to broaden the engineering or professional continuing education curriculum to include environmental engineering design principles and consideration of product lifecycles related to electronic devices and increasing the recyclability of such devices. (Sec. 6) Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to: (1) establish an initiative to develop a comprehensive physical property database for environmentally friendly alternative materials for use in electronic devices; and (2) develop a strategic plan to establish priorities and physical property characterization requirements for the database. Authorizes appropriations.

Electronic Waste Research and Development Act

Rep. Brian Baird [D-WA]	Rep. Judy Biggert [R-IL]	Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR]	Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU]
Rep. Russ Carnahan [D-MO]	Rep. Kathleen Dahlkemper [D-PA]	Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD]	Rep. Vernon Ehlers [R-MI]
Rep. Bart Gordon [D-TN]	Rep. Parker Griffith [R-AL]	Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX]	Sen. Ben Lujan [D-NM]
Rep. Michael McMahon [D-NY]	Rep. George Miller [D-CA]	Rep. Joe Sestak [D-PA]	Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA]
Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY]	Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY]	Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D-CA]	Rep. David Wu [D-OR]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-04-23		Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2009-04-22		The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2009-04-22		Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2009-04-22		On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4606-4608)
2009-04-22		DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1580.
2009-04-22		Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4606-4610)
2009-04-22		Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2009-04-21		Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 32.
2009-04-21		Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-75.
2009-03-26		Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2009-03-26		Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2009-03-18		Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
2009-02-11		Hearings Held Prior to Introduction and Referral.

SB1397 (Related) 2010-04-19 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 351.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1580/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1580/BILLS-111hr1580ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1580/BILLS-111hr1580rh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1580/BILLS-111hr1580eh.pdf