What does Preamble of ReCement Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act. The proposed amendment aims to exclude certain recovered materials and recovered resources from the definition of solid waste. The bill's stated purpose is 'to provide that solid waste shall not include certain recovered materials and recovered resources, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of ReCement Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Reforming Cement Manufacturing for Enhanced Material Efficiency and New Technology Act, also known as the ReCement Act.

What does ALTERNATIVE FUELS REGULATORY REFORM. of ReCement Act do?

This section amends Section 1004(27) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. The amendment modifies the definition of 'solid' to exclude certain materials. Specifically, it adds provisions related to non-hazardous secondary materials determined to be non-waste under Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 241. The amendment also includes criteria for recovered materials or recovered resources used in cement or clinker manufacturing. These criteria involve the material not being identified as hazardous waste, being managed as a valuable commodity, and meeting legitimacy criteria under Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 241, as in effect on the date of enactment of the ReCement Act.

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ReCement Act

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 6/11/2026

Author: Jay Obernolte (R-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to exclude specific recovered materials and resources from the definition of solid waste.
The bill modifies regulations to allow non-hazardous secondary materials managed as valuable commodities to be used in cement or clinker manufacturing.
It establishes criteria for recovered materials used in cement production, aligning with existing regulations under Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 241.

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