To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide that solid waste shall not include certain recovered materials and recovered resources, and for other purposes.
Introduced June 11, 2026 · Last action June 11, 2026
Plain English Summary
This bill would change the definition of what counts as 'solid waste' under federal law by saying that certain recovered materials and recovered resources should not be considered solid waste. The bill's title suggests it amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act, but the specific materials and resources that would be excluded are not detailed in the text provided.
Who benefits
Companies and organizations that recover, recycle, or reuse materials and resources would likely benefit by having those items treated differently under federal waste regulations.
Who pays / loses
It is unclear from the provided text who would bear costs or lose benefits, as the specific materials and regulatory consequences are not detailed.
Sponsor
RRep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]CA-23
Vote Record
No recorded votes.
Campaign Finance — Primary Sponsor
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