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BillHR 7181 · 119

Replacement Parts Availability Act

Introduced
Jan 21, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires manufacturers to make replacement parts available for consumer products, helping to reduce electronic waste. This applies to parts like batteries, screens, and other components that can be repaired or replaced.

Sponsored By

Richard Hudson
Republican · North Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 21, 2026
  2. Jan 21, 2026You Are Here

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

  3. TBD

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects consumers who own electronic devices and manufacturers of these products, as it would make it easier for people to repair their devices instead of replacing them. It would also impact the environment by reducing the amount of electronic waste generated by discarded devices.

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
2backers
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
IntroducedJan 21, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 21, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.