What does Preamble of CANS Act of 2026 do?

This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study regarding aluminum recycling.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CANS Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the "Counting Aluminum Net Surplus Act of 2026" or the "CANS Act of 2026".

What does ALUMINUM RECYCLING STUDY. of CANS Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates an ongoing study by the Secretary of the Interior (through the Director of the United States Geological Survey) to assess the amount of aluminum disposed of in landfills. The Secretary must submit a report to specified House and Senate committees every three years, beginning three years after enactment. The report must include estimates of aluminum disposed of in landfills, broken down by industrial waste sites and automotive applications. The report must also estimate aluminum exports, including those to foreign entities of concern. The report should identify improvements to collection and sorting technologies for aluminum recycling. The report should outline policies to divert aluminum from landfills and retain scrap within the domestic supply chain. The report must analyze the impact of increased domestic aluminum recycling on reducing reliance on foreign aluminum sources and supporting domestic manufacturing. The term 'aluminum scrap' is defined as scrap primarily composed of aluminum. The term 'foreign entity of concern' is defined by reference to section 40207(a) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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CANS Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 3/18/2026

Author: Robert Wittman (R-VA)

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The Secretary of the Interior must conduct a recurring study, through the United States Geological Survey, to estimate the amount of aluminum disposed of in landfills and analyze aluminum exports.
Every three years, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress detailing aluminum disposal estimates, export data, and recommendations for improving aluminum recycling technologies and policies.
The report will assess the potential of increased domestic aluminum recycling to reduce reliance on foreign aluminum sources and bolster domestic manufacturing.

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