119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 14, 2026
H.R. 4109IntroducedEnvironmental Protection
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)10 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 24, 2025
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In plain English
Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) sponsored this bill, which requires federal agencies to report on their recycling and composting infrastructure and activities. The bill directs a study on why recyclable materials get diverted away from circular economy systems instead of being recycled. It also authorizes federal spending to carry out these reporting and study requirements.
What’s in the bill (6 sections)
- Sec. 2. Definitions
- Sec. 3. Reports on composting and recycling infrastructure
- Sec. 4. Federal agency activities related to recycling
- Sec. 5. Study on the diversion of recyclable materials from a circular
- Sec. 6. Authorization of appropriations
- Sec. 7. Administration
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Activity timeline
May 14
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Full action log
All 6 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
May 14
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 14
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Jun 24
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 24
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
Jun 24
Introduced in House
All 10 cosponsors
7 Democrats · 3 Republicans
Democrats (7)
Foster, BillIL-11
Carter, Troy A.LA-02
Matsui, Doris O.CA-07
Davids, ShariceKS-03
Suozzi, Thomas R.NY-03
Trahan, LoriMA-03
Bishop, Sanford D.GA-02
Republicans (3)
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