Bill · H.R. 4109· House(119-HR-4109)
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act directs the EPA Administrator to improve recycling and composting programs across the United States. It requires several reports regarding infrastructure capabilities, including an inventory of materials recovery facilities and evaluations of composting strategies. The bill mandates the development of metrics and studies to determine how many recyclable materials are being diverted from circular markets. Additionally, it calls for reports on the end-market sale of recyclable materials and compost. Federal agencies will also be monitored regarding their own recycling and composting activities.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill enhances environmental management by creating detailed assessments of recycling and composting infrastructure.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases transparency by requiring reports on Federal agency purchasing and recycling rates.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
By improving recycling and composting rates, the bill supports circular economy practices that can reduce waste and associated emissions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Infrastructure Knowledge: The Administrator is required to evaluate existing composting infrastructure and estimate the costs and land needed to expand these programs (Section 3(a)(b)(1)).
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Increased Access to Services: The bill requires an estimation of the number of individuals with access to recycling and composting services compared to disposal services (Section 3(a)(d)(3)).
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Identification of Barriers: The legislation seeks to identify the number of individuals facing barriers to accessing recycling and composting services and the types of those barriers (Section 3(a)(d)(4)).
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Technical Assistance for Communities: The Administrator may use developed data and rates to provide technical assistance to States, local governments, and Indian Tribes to help increase recycling and composting rates (Section 3(a)(e)(2)).
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Market Transparency: The bill requires reports on the end-market sale of recyclable materials and compost, including domestic and international sales prices (Section 3(a)(f)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Impact on Consumer Prices: The required study on diverted materials includes an evaluation of whether improved recycling programs would affect the prices consumers pay for products using recycled materials (Section 5(d)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+3
- 7/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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