ReCement Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9293
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Environmental Protection
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T08:06:11Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 9293 (ReCement Act)
Purpose
This bill amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to revise the definition of solid waste. The goal is to exclude certain recovered materials and resources from being classified as solid waste when used in cement or clinker manufacturing, provided they meet specific conditions.
Key Provisions
- Amendment to Definition: Modifies Section 1004(27) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903(27)) by restructuring the existing exclusions and adding new ones.
- New Exclusions Added:
- Non-hazardous secondary materials already determined to be non-waste under EPA regulations in 40 CFR Part 241 (as of the bill's enactment date).
- Recovered materials or resources that:
- Would not qualify as hazardous waste if discarded.
- Are used as an ingredient or fuel in cement or clinker production.
- Are managed as valuable commodities before use.
- Meet legitimacy criteria under 40 CFR Part 241, whether managed by the generator, used directly as an ingredient, or processed after prior discard.
- The changes apply only to materials used in cement manufacturing contexts.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Broadens the list of items excluded from the solid waste definition beyond current categories (such as domestic sewage or certain mining wastes).
- Introduces specific carve-outs for materials in cement production that satisfy legitimacy and management standards, shifting their regulatory status from waste to valuable resources.
- References existing EPA rules (40 CFR Part 241) to maintain consistency with current non-waste determinations.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Reduces regulatory requirements under the Solid Waste Disposal Act for the Environmental Protection Agency when overseeing these materials in cement facilities.
- Citizens and Industry: May facilitate greater use of alternative materials in manufacturing without triggering solid waste permitting or handling rules.
- International Relations: No direct effects specified in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Cement and clinker manufacturers seeking to use recovered materials as fuels or ingredients.
- Generators of non-hazardous secondary materials and recovered resources.
- The Environmental Protection Agency, responsible for implementing and enforcing the amended definitions.
- Waste management entities and industrial facilities involved in material recovery.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Alters the scope of federal solid waste regulation under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act framework by reclassifying certain industrial inputs.
- Relies on incorporation of existing administrative regulations (40 CFR Part 241) rather than creating new standards.
- No constitutional issues are addressed in the bill text; the changes focus on statutory definitions without altering agency authority structures.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6], Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-06-11: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-11: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Reforming Cement Manufacturing for Enhanced Material Efficiency and New Technology Act — issued 2026-06-11 — PDF (3 pages)