Bill · S. 2334· Senate(119-S-2334)
Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Peter Welch
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act authorizes the Department of Defense to use expeditionary solid waste disposal systems. These systems are intended for the destruction of illicit contraband, such as illegal narcotics, counterfeit materials, and classified items. The bill directs that these systems support border security, narcotic interdiction, and military asset protection. It specifically prohibits the use of open-air burn pits for disposing of contraband, classified equipment, or hazardous waste. To fund these systems, the bill increases Army procurement by $8,950,000. This increase is offset by a $8,950,000 reduction in overseas operating costs related to open-air burn pits.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill prohibits the use of open-air burn pits for hazardous waste and other materials, reducing environmental contamination.
Does this tighten control of the border?+6
The bill explicitly directs expeditionary disposal systems to support border security and narcotic interdiction.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+5
The use of expeditionary systems for destroying narcotics may support narcotic interdiction efforts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Destruction of Illegal Items: The Secretary of Defense may use expeditionary systems to destroy illicit contraband, including illegal narcotics and seized counterfeit materials (Section 2(a)(1)). This could assist in efforts related to narcotic interdiction and border security (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Protection of Assets: These systems can be made available to military installations, forward operating bases, and partner security forces to assist in countering infiltration and the unauthorized use of United States military assets (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
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Elimination of Open-Air Burn Pits: The bill prohibits the Secretary of Defense from using open-air burn pits to dispose of illicit contraband, classified military equipment, or hazardous waste materials (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in Overseas Operating Funds: The amount authorized for Operation and Maintenance, Army, Additional Activities, Overseas Operating Costs will be reduced by $8,950,000 (Section 2(c)(2)). This reduction is derived from amounts previously used for open-air burn pits in contingency operations (Section 2(c)(2)).
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+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5
- 7/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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