Don Bacon (R-NE)
Solid Waste Management Improvement Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Solid Waste Management Improvement Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Bacon on November 11, 2026. The legislation updates the existing Solid Waste Management Grants Program found in the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. Specifically, it expands who can participate in the program and extends the funding timeline. We need to hold our officials accountable to ensure these grant programs are managed properly for the public good.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
Section 2 explicitly adds Indian tribes to the list of groups eligible to receive grants under the Solid Waste Management Grants Program.
- Scored +4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Extending the solid waste management grants program directly supports rural communities by helping them handle waste and environmental issues.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Reauthorizing and expanding solid waste management grants helps communities properly handle waste issues and protect local environments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(1) adds Indian tribes to the list of groups that can receive grants under paragraph (1), which is positive because it gives tribal communities direct access to these resources for solid waste management.
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Section 2(2) extends the funding timeline for the program through the years 2027 through 2031, which is positive because it keeps the grant program running for several more years to help communities handle waste issues.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Section 2 explicitly adds Indian tribes to the list of groups eligible to receive grants under the Solid Waste Management Grants Program. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Extending the solid waste management grants program directly supports rural communities by helping them handle waste and environmental issues. Would farmers be better off under this? — The legislation amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, supporting infrastructure and waste management in rural agricultural areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Reauthorizing and expanding solid waste management grants helps communities properly handle waste issues and protect local environments. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill updates the Solid Waste Management Grants Program under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, benefiting rural communities and Indian tribes.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Adding Indian tribes to the eligible recipients of the Solid Waste Management Grants Program helps ensure equitable access to environmental resources for Native Americans.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Extending the Solid Waste Management Grants Program through 2031 provides continued federal investment in infrastructure for communities.
- 11/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House