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ReCement Act

USA119th CongressHR-9293| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Jay Obernolte

Jay Obernolte

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Gabe Evans (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the ReCement Act, proposes significant changes to the Solid Waste Disposal Act by redefining what constitutes "solid waste." Its core purpose is to exclude certain recovered materials and resources from this definition, particularly those utilized in cement manufacturing, to promote material efficiency and new technologies. Specifically, the legislation exempts non-hazardous secondary materials that are already determined to be non-waste under existing federal regulations. It further excludes recovered materials or resources that would not be considered hazardous waste if discarded, provided they are used as an ingredient or fuel in the production of cement or clinker . These materials must be managed as valuable commodities, remain under the generator's control, and meet specific legitimacy criteria outlined in federal regulations, even if they were previously discarded but processed for use.

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Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Environmental Protection

ReCement Act

USA119th CongressHR-9293| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This bill, known as the ReCement Act, proposes significant changes to the Solid Waste Disposal Act by redefining what constitutes "solid waste." Its core purpose is to exclude certain recovered materials and resources from this definition, particularly those utilized in cement manufacturing, to promote material efficiency and new technologies. Specifically, the legislation exempts non-hazardous secondary materials that are already determined to be non-waste under existing federal regulations. It further excludes recovered materials or resources that would not be considered hazardous waste if discarded, provided they are used as an ingredient or fuel in the production of cement or clinker . These materials must be managed as valuable commodities, remain under the generator's control, and meet specific legitimacy criteria outlined in federal regulations, even if they were previously discarded but processed for use.

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Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jay Obernolte

Jay Obernolte

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Gabe Evans (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted