Bill · H.R. 9987· House(119-HR-9987)
Recycling Infrastructure and Data Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 7/30/2026
- Last activity
- 7/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Recycling Infrastructure and Data Accountability Act," directs the EPA Administrator to study the feasibility of a national database for tracking recycling. The proposed database would track items like recyclable materials, infrastructure capacity, and landfill diversion. The study must identify regions with limited recycling access and catalog specific waste and recycling facilities. It also requires analyzing economic and permitting barriers for facility development. Finally, the Administrator must submit a report to Congress and, if feasible, establish and maintain the online database.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
Increased tracking of recycling and landfill diversion helps manage waste more effectively and environmentally.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The establishment of a publicly online database increases transparency regarding recycling infrastructure and outcomes.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+2
Improved recycling infrastructure can help reduce waste and lower the environmental footprint of material lifecycles.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Access to Recycling Services: The study aims to identify geographic areas where additional recycling or material recovery facilities are needed to improve collection access and reduce transportation distances (Section 2(a)(2)(E)).
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Identification of Infrastructure Needs: The Administrator is tasked with identifying regions that currently have limited access to recycling infrastructure or rely heavily on landfill disposal (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Transparency of Facility Capabilities: The study involves cataloging the location, type, ownership, capacity, and materials accepted by waste and recycling facilities with a specific annual throughput (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
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Addressing Barriers to Growth: The bill requires an analysis of the economic barriers and permitting challenges that impact the development, expansion, and operation of recycling facilities (Section 2(a)(2)(D)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated 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+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+2Improves Rural Development+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- 7/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey