Bill · H.R. 5846· House(119-HR-5846)
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Last activity
- 10/29/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Adriano Espaillat
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 28, 2025. The main purpose of the bill is to reauthorize funding for a specific grant program. This program is run by the Environmental Protection Agency. The bill amends Section 302(g)(1) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. It adds funding of $65,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2036.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
Provides dedicated funding to enhance recycling infrastructure through the EPA.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+4
Reauthorizing the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program promotes environmental sustainability and reduces waste.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Waste management and recycling businesses benefit from federal grant opportunities.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill authorizes federal spending of $65,000,000 annually from 2027 through 2036.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Continued Funding for Recycling: Section 2 of the bill provides $65,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2036 to reauthorize funding for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program of the Environmental Protection Agency. This is considered positive because it continues financial support for waste and recycling infrastructure through the grant program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Children+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Union Workers+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Reduces Government Spending-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 10/29/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 10/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House