The ReCement Act would change the federal definition of "solid waste" in the Solid Waste Disposal Act. It adds two exceptions so certain recovered materials are not treated as solid waste when used in cement or clinker production. One exception covers non-hazardous secondary materials already treated as non-waste under 40 CFR part 241 as of the act's date. The other exception covers recovered materials or resources that would not be hazardous if discarded and that meet conditions: used as an ingredient or fuel in place of a traditional ingredient or fuel in cement or clinker manufacture; managed as a valuable commodity before use; managed under the control of the generator and meeting the "legitimacy criteria" in 40 CFR part 241 as of the act's date; or discarded but processed before use and meeting those legitimacy criteria.
If you make cement, generate recovered materials, or supply alternative fuels or ingredients, this change would mean some materials can be treated as non-waste when used in cement or clinker production, but only if they meet the specific conditions listed (non-hazardous, used in place of traditional inputs, managed as a commodity, controlled by the generator, or processed and meeting legitimacy criteria in 40 CFR part 241 as of the act's date). For the public, the bill text does not provide information on direct effects on communities, health, or the environment.
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No publicly available statement of proponents' reasons is included in the bill text. The measure was introduced in the House on June 11, 2026, by Representatives Jay Obernolte, Randy Fine, Gabe Evans, Ryan Mackenzie, Juan Ciscomani, Jeff Hurd, Tim Burchett, Mike Flood, and Derek Schmidt and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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