Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9293

ReCement Act

Cement Manufacturing: Recycling Materials for Fuel and Ingredients

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The ReCement Act was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

Most bills introduced in the House never make it to a final vote or pass the Senate. While it helps a specific industry, it has not yet shown the broad support needed to move quickly.

Key Points

This bill changes federal law to make it easier for cement factories to use recycled materials. It stops the government from labeling certain non-hazardous materials as waste if they are being used to make cement or as fuel for the factory.
The goal is to encourage companies to reuse materials that would otherwise be thrown away. By treating these items as valuable products instead of trash, the bill aims to improve efficiency and support new technology in the industry.
To qualify for this change, the materials must be safe and handled carefully like a valuable product. They cannot be hazardous and must meet specific safety standards already set by environmental regulators.
This could help lower the cost of making cement and reduce the amount of industrial leftovers that end up in landfills. It also helps factories find cheaper ways to power their operations by using alternative fuels instead of traditional ones.

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Milestones

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Jun 11, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jun 11, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

ReCement Act

Bill NumberHR 9293

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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