Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act
Summary
HB5846, titled the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act, would extend federal funding authority for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program. The bill amends section 302(g)(1) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to add $65 million for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2036, continuing support beyond the current authorization period for fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
In practical terms, the measure is a reauthorization and funding extension rather than a broad policy overhaul. It is aimed at supporting recycling and solid waste infrastructure projects through EPA grants, which can include local and regional efforts to improve collection, processing, and recycling capacity. The bill would affect federal grant administration and the state and local governments, waste management authorities, and other entities that seek or receive these funds.
Impact
The bill would amend federal law in the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act by extending the authorized appropriation for the EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program and setting a new funding level of $65 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2036. It does not create a new program, but it preserves and expands the existing grant authority, which could influence state and local recycling infrastructure planning, capital investments, and environmental compliance efforts tied to waste diversion and recycling systems.
Sentiment
There is no recorded committee transcript or vote history in the provided material, so no formal debate or roll-call sentiment is available. Based on the bill text and its referral status, the measure appears to be a straightforward, technical reauthorization with an environmental infrastructure focus, which typically draws support from lawmakers interested in recycling, waste reduction, and local infrastructure funding.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided record. Potential areas of debate, if the bill advances, could include the size and duration of the authorization, federal spending priorities, and whether recycling infrastructure should be funded through this program versus other environmental or infrastructure accounts. However, no member positions or objections are included in the available discussion materials.