This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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Unlikely to pass
While it addresses a specific regional need, many bills introduced without broad national support fail to move past the committee stage.
Key Points
This bill allows businesses and facilities in very remote areas to keep hazardous waste on their property for up to two years. Currently, federal law usually requires this waste to be moved much sooner.
It specifically helps places that do not have roads or year-round transportation to reach professional waste disposal sites. This is common in parts of Alaska where travel depends on seasonal ice or water.
To qualify for the longer storage time, the waste must still be handled safely and follow all other environmental laws. This ensures that the extra time does not lead to dangerous leaks or pollution.
The goal is to reduce the high cost and difficulty of moving waste from isolated spots during times of the year when travel is impossible.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Jun 23, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for onsite storage in certain remote areas.
Bill NumberS 4856
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
