Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
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Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 13, 2026
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Bill Summary
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4109 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4109
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 9 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
ID: B001309
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Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
ID: F000454
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Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
ID: L000599
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Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
ID: C001125
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Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
ID: M001163
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Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
ID: D000629
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Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8]
ID: B001327
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Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
ID: S001201
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Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
ID: T000482
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Donor Network - Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
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Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped,3 harmed.
- +Construction & Engineering confidence 0.80
Section 3(c) requires inventory of materials recovery facilities, which could spur construction and engineering projects to expand recycling and composting infrastructure, benefiting firms in construction and engineering.
- −Chemicals & Plastics confidence 0.70
Section 3(f) evaluates end-market sales of recyclable materials, including plastics, which could lead to reduced demand for virgin plastics if recycling rates improve, harming plastics manufacturers.
- −Big-Box Retail confidence 0.60
Section 3(d)(2) examines types of materials accepted by recycling programs, including packaging; increased recycling could pressure retailers to reduce packaging or use recyclable materials, potentially increasing costs.
- −Restaurants & Food Service confidence 0.60
Section 3(d)(2) includes food packaging and service ware in materials evaluated; Section 3(f)(2) reviews compostable packaging use, which could impose costs on restaurants to switch to compostable items.
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