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BillHR 2145 · 119

Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025

Introduced
Mar 14, 2025
Cosponsors
29
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds and improves recycling infrastructure, making it more accessible to communities. Requires upgrades to recycling facilities and programs to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Sponsored By

Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Republican · Iowa · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 14, 2025
  3. May 21, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects local communities and residents by providing them with better access to recycling programs and facilities, and it also impacts waste management companies and recycling industry workers by requiring them to adapt to new infrastructure and standards.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
28backers
  • Democratic17
  • Republican11
Cross-party cosponsors17 · 63%

Documents

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Cosponsors (29)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMar 14, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.