The bill
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
HR. 4109, 119th Congress — read as touching Construction & Engineering.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Download PDFBill ID: 119/hr/4109
Last Updated: July 16, 2026
Sponsored by
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
ID: N000191
Follow the money
The sponsor
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.
The money
$80,000 raised
24 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 13, 2026
Introduced
Committee Review
📍 Current Status
Next: The bill moves to the floor for full chamber debate and voting.
🗳️
Floor Action
✅
Passed House
🏛️
Senate Review
🎉
Passed Congress
🖊️
Presidential Action
⚖️
Became Law
📚 How does a bill become a law?
1. Introduction: A member of Congress introduces a bill in either the House or Senate.
2. Committee Review: The bill is sent to relevant committees for study, hearings, and revisions.
3. Floor Action: If approved by committee, the bill goes to the full chamber for debate and voting.
4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.
5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.
6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.
7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
Bill Summary
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4109 Introduced in House (IH)]
<DOC>
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.
_______________________________________________________________________
...
Related Topics
Water & Air Quality RegulationsFederal Budget & AppropriationsCongressional Rules & Procedures
Generated using Llama 3.1 70B (Dr. Haus personality)
💰 Campaign Finance Network
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
Total Contributions
$80,000
18 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$7,800
Committees
$0
Individuals
$72,200
No PAC contributions found
1
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
$5,800
2
YUROK TRIBE
$1,000
3
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
$1,000
No committee contributions found
1
EKLUND, PAUL
$12,800
2
CARLSON, DAVID K.
$6,600
3
RADOW, LINDA
$6,600
4
RADOW, NORMAN
$6,600
5
BATCHELOR, AMY
$6,600
6
KLARMAN, SETH
$3,300
7
GROSS, DAVID
$3,300
8
WEAVER, LINDSAY
$3,300
9
BLOOM, BRADLEY
$3,300
10
ZIMLICH, JOE C
$3,300
11
BROWNSTEIN, NORMAN
$3,300
12
BEARD, CYNTHIA
$3,300
13
GLUSTROM, ROBERT
$3,300
14
ABRAMS, MELISSA METTLER
$3,300
15
HEIZER, DEAN
$3,300
Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
ID: B001309
Top Contributors
10
1
KUHLMAN, RUTHIE
IndividualKNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Sep 4, 2023
2
KUHLMAN, RUTHIE
IndividualKNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Sep 4, 2023
3
FUHRMAN, LINDSEY
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSOUTH MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Jul 26, 2023
4
FUHRMAN, SCOTT
BISCAYNE GLOBAL MANAGEMENT • CHAIRMAN
IndividualSOUTH MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Jul 26, 2023
5
KUHLMAN, RUTHIE
OLD GRAY CEMETERY • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IndividualKNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Jul 29, 2023
6
KUHLMAN, RUTHIE
OLD GRAY CEMETERY • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IndividualKNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Jul 29, 2023
7
STOWERS, HARRY
STOWERS MACHINERY CORPORATION • EXECUTIVE
IndividualKNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Jul 25, 2023
8
STOWERS, HARRY
STOWERS MACHINERY CORPORATION • EXECUTIVE
IndividualKNOXVILLE, TN
$3,300
Jul 25, 2023
9
HUFFAKER, RAY F
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualPOWELL, TN
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
10
COOLEY, WILLIAM
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualWEST PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
ID: F000454
Top Contributors
10
1
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationRED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
2
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
May 24, 2023
3
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationRED ROCK, OK
$3,300
May 24, 2023
4
TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA
OrganizationBELCOURT, ND
$3,300
May 24, 2023
5
SIVANANTHAN, SIVALINGAM
SIVANANTHAN LABORATORIES • PRESIDENT
IndividualNAPERVILLE, IL
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
6
TULLMAN, GLEN
TRANSCARENT • CEO
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
7
MCINTOSH, WILLIAM A.
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualKENILWORTH, IL
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
8
STOWELL, MARY
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWINNETKA, IL
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
9
KHOSLA, NEERU
CK-12 FOUNDATION • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IndividualPORTOLA VALLEY, CA
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
10
MORRISON, KATE B.
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
ID: L000599
Top Contributors
10
1
MURTAGH, COSSU, VENDITTI & CASTRO-BLANCO, LLP
OrganizationWHITE PLAINS, NY
$1,000
Feb 24, 2024
2
BATMASIAN, JAMES
INVESTMENTS LIMITED • OWNER
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
3
BATMASIAN, JAMES
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 29, 2023
4
AUSTIN, ROBERT
UNAKA CO., INC. • BUSINESSMAN
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$6,600
Jul 18, 2024
5
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
Feb 15, 2024
6
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
IndividualSURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
Feb 22, 2024
7
SCALA, MARY ELLEN
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualPORT CHESTER, NY
$5,300
Aug 27, 2023
8
DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
SELF • PRESIDENT
IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 24, 2024
9
DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 25, 2024
10
PERLMUTTER, RAFUEL
GOLDEN TASTE • CEO
IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,400
Jun 24, 2024
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
ID: C001125
Top Contributors
10
1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,400
Nov 25, 2024
2
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,400
Jun 20, 2023
3
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
4
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Feb 28, 2024
5
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Jun 20, 2023
6
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Jun 20, 2023
7
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS GENERAL FUND
OrganizationPALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
8
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$2,500
Jul 30, 2024
9
THE AUGUST GROUP
OrganizationBATON ROUGE, LA
$1,000
Jul 18, 2024
10
CAPITELLI & WICKER
OrganizationNEW ORLEANS, LA
$1,000
Mar 26, 2024
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
ID: M001163
Top Contributors
10
1
SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PACFAIRFAX, VA
$2,500
Feb 7, 2023
2
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Mar 10, 2023
3
KINNEY, MARY
MGK STYLE • STYLIST/CEO
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
4
KONG, MINDY
N/A • HOMEMAKER
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
5
TSAKOPOULOS, KATINA
SELF-EMPLOYED • SOMATIC EXPERIENCING PRACTITIONER
IndividualRANCHO SANTA FE, CA
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
6
TSAKOPOULOS, SOFIA
N/A • HOMEMAKER
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
7
VISMARA, LOUIS A.
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
8
WAGNER, BELAN KIRK
WAGNER KIRKMAN BLAINE KLOMPARENS • ATTORNEY
IndividualMATHER, CA
$3,300
May 30, 2023
9
KELLEY, LARRY D.
MCCLELLAN PARK • REAL ESTATE
IndividualMCCLELLAN, CA
$3,300
May 11, 2023
10
FRIEDMAN, MARK L.
FULCRUM PROPERTY GROUP • REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Jun 14, 2023
Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
ID: D000629
Top Contributors
10
1
HO-CHUNK NATION
OrganizationBLACK RIVER FALLS, WI
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
2
LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE
OrganizationCASS LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
3
MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIANS
OrganizationSHELBYVILLE, MI
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
4
PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE
OrganizationTUCSON, AZ
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
5
PRAIRIE ISLAND TRIBAL COUNCIL
OrganizationWELCH, MN
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
6
REDDING RANCHERIA
OrganizationREDDING, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
7
THE UTE INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationFORT DUCHESNE, UT
$3,300
Nov 15, 2024
8
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
9
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
10
HO CHUNK NATION
OrganizationBLACK RIVER FALLS, WI
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023
Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8]
ID: B001327
Top Contributors
10
1
TAMBUR, ROBERT L.
TFP LIMITED • OWNER
IndividualSHAVERTOWN, PA
$13,200
Dec 31, 2023
2
BATMASIAN, JAMES
INVESTMENTS LIMITED • OWNER
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$7,906
Jun 30, 2024
3
BATMASIAN, JAMES
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$7,906
Jun 30, 2024
4
BRESNAHAN, DODIE
WYOMING ELECTRIC SIGNAL INC • VP
IndividualPITTSTON, PA
$6,600
Dec 27, 2023
5
CONFORTI, ANGELO
KUHARCHIK CONSTRUCTION LLC • MANAGER
IndividualDUPONT, PA
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
6
KUHARCHIK, RHODA
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualWEST PITTSTON, PA
$6,600
Dec 30, 2023
7
CAMERON, RONALD
MOUNTAIRE CORP • CHAIRMAN
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$6,600
Feb 9, 2024
8
EMMET, RICHARD
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualLARCHMONT, NY
$6,600
Feb 22, 2024
9
GILLIAM, RICHARD
CUMBERLAND DEVELOPMENT • MANAGER
IndividualCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
$6,600
Feb 8, 2024
10
GRIFFIN, KENNETH
CITADEL • CEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$6,600
Apr 1, 2024
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
ID: S001201
Top Contributors
10
1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Aug 3, 2024
2
SCOTTO LLC
OrganizationWOODBURY, NY
$1,650
Aug 30, 2024
3
PATROON OPERATING CO. LLC
OrganizationNEW YORK, NY
$1,000
May 13, 2024
4
THE KLAR ORGANIZATION
OrganizationEAST MEADOW, NY
$1,000
Aug 8, 2024
5
TERIAN, OLIVIA
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$9,400
May 2, 2024
6
TERIAN, OLIVIA
OLIVIA TERIAN ART & DESIGN • BUSINESS OWNER
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 8, 2024
7
MORAN, MARY
NOT EMPLOYED • RETIRED
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
8
MORAN, MARY
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$6,600
May 2, 2024
9
FAIVUS, HARRY E.
MOUNT SINAI • PHYSICIAN
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Oct 31, 2024
10
SOSNICK, AARON
IndividualRENO, NV
$3,392
Jun 25, 2024
Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
ID: T000482
Top Contributors
10
1
MANNING, DONNA
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualJUPITER, FL
$6,000
May 10, 2024
2
MANNING, DONNA
IndividualJUPITER, FL
$6,000
May 17, 2024
3
DONOHUE, JOHN
ARBELLA INSURANCE GROUP • INSURANCE
IndividualBELMONT, MA
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
4
KRAFT, JONATHAN
THE KRAFT GROUP • PRESIDENT
IndividualFOXBORO, MA
$3,300
Oct 20, 2023
5
BEEUWKES, REINIER
ISCHEMIX INC. • CHAIRMAN & CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
IndividualCONCORD, MA
$3,300
Oct 3, 2023
6
BEEUWKES, REINIER
ISCHEMIX INC. • CHAIRMAN & CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
IndividualCONCORD, MA
$3,300
Oct 3, 2023
7
BEEUWKES, NANCY
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualCONCORD, MA
$3,300
Oct 3, 2023
8
BEEUWKES, NANCY
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualCONCORD, MA
$3,300
Oct 3, 2023
9
BEEUWKES, REINIER
IndividualCONCORD, MA
$3,300
Oct 24, 2023
10
BEEUWKES, NANCY
IndividualCONCORD, MA
$3,300
Oct 24, 2023
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]
ID: B000490
Top Contributors
10
1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
OrganizationMANSURA, LA
$3,300
Dec 30, 2023
2
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
OrganizationMANSURA, LA
$2,500
Oct 30, 2024
3
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
OrganizationOKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Oct 28, 2024
4
DAVIS, HENRY BART III
SELF-EMPLOYED • FARMER
IndividualDOERUN, GA
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
5
DAVIS, HENRY BART JR
SELF-EMPLOYED • FARMER
IndividualDOERUN, GA
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
6
DAVIS, JEDD ADAM
SELF-EMPLOYED • FARMER
IndividualDOERUN, GA
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
7
DAVIS, PAULA
SELF EMPLOYED • FARMER
IndividualDOERUN, GA
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
8
REDDING, ROBERT L. JR
THE REDDING FIRM • PRESIDENT
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
9
VECCHIARELLI, DANIEL A
LEPRINO FOODS • VICE CHAIRMAN
IndividualDENVER, CO
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
10
BARNES, ROY E.
THE BARNES LAW GROUP LLC • ATTORNEY
IndividualMARIETTA, GA
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
Donor Network - Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
PACs
Organizations
Individuals
Politicians
Hub layout: Politicians in center, donors arranged by type in rings around them.
Loading...
Showing 66 nodes and 39 connections (61 secondary connections hidden)
Total contributions: $131,900
Top Donors - Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Showing top 18 donors by contribution amount
3 Orgs15 Individuals
Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped, 3 harmed.
- +Construction & Engineeringconfidence 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 & Plasticsconfidence 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 Retailconfidence 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 Serviceconfidence 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.
Related Bills
Other Bills by Rep. Neguse, Joe
Similar Topics
Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2025
119/hr/24012 shared topics
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ''Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications''; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
119/hres/2822 shared topics
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
119/sres/382 shared topics