Bill · H.R. 7992· House(119-HR-7992)
CANS Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/18/2026
- Last activity
- 3/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Wittman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Counting Aluminum Net Surplus Act of 2026," directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an ongoing study on aluminum recycling. The study focuses on assessing the amount of aluminum currently being disposed of in landfills. The Secretary must submit a report within three years of enactment and every three years thereafter. This report requires consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. The goal is to gather data on aluminum disposal, exports, and necessary policy improvements.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The study aims to find ways to divert aluminum from landfills into the recycling stream.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity and supply chains can benefit industrial business owners.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The study examines ways to increase domestic manufacturing capacity and strengthen the domestic supply chain.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-1
The bill focuses on limiting the export of aluminum scrap to foreign countries.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Domestic Manufacturing Capacity: The study aims to look at the effect of increased domestic recycling on domestic manufacturing capacity for aluminum (Section 2(b)(2)(F)(ii)).
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Reduced Reliance on Foreign Entities: The report will examine how increased domestic aluminum recycling can lessen the United States' dependence on foreign entities of concern for sourcing aluminum (Section 2(b)(2)(F)(i)).
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Improved Supply Chain Efficiency: The study seeks to identify improvements to collection and sorting technologies to ensure aluminum is returned to and used in the supply chain (Section 2(b)(2)(D)).
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Landfill Diversion: The report will look at policies necessary to ensure that aluminum can be diverted from landfills (Section 2(b)(2)(E)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+3Improves Public Transit+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Small Business Support+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1Improves International Trade-1
- 3/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House