{"id":289687,"date":"2026-02-13T17:58:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T17:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/289687\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T17:58:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T17:58:18","slug":"congressman-langworthy-introduces-recycled-materials-attribution-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/289687\/","title":{"rendered":"Congressman\u00a0Langworthy Introduces Recycled Materials Attribution Act"},"content":{"rendered":"

Modernize Recycling Rules and Support American Innovation<\/p>\n

From the Office of Congressman Langworthy, <\/p>\n

Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced the introduction of the Recycled Materials Attribution Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at updating federal recycling standards to reflect modern technology, protect consumers, and support American manufacturers investing in more sustainable production.<\/p>\n

As new technologies have made it possible to recycle materials that were once considered unrecoverable, federal rules governing recycled content claims have fallen behind. That has created confusion for consumers, uncertainty for businesses, and inconsistent standards across the marketplace. Congressman Langworthy\u2019s legislation would establish clear, national guidelines for recycled labels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAdvanced technology in recycling is transforming how we recover and reuse materials that would otherwise end up in landfills, but our regulations have remained stagnant,\u201d said Congressman Nick Langworthy. \u201cThis much-needed legislation changes that by modernizing and updating the rules with a uniform national standard that protects consumers from misleading claims while giving American manufacturers the certainty they need to invest, innovate, and compete. This legislation is a no-brainer for businesses, consumers, and our environment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Advanced recycling uses innovative processes to turn hard-to-recycle materials, such as certain plastics and packaging, into building blocks for new products. But outdated federal guidance has made it difficult to consistently verify recycled content claims, raising compliance costs and creating uncertainty that can slow new investment.<\/p>\n

The Recycled Materials Attribution Act formally recognizes advanced and chemical recycling technologies and allows certified mass-balance accounting to verify recycled content. The legislation also directs the Federal Trade Commission to update its \u201cGreen Guides,\u201d which have not been revised since 2012, so federal guidance keeps pace with current technology and is applied consistently nationwide.<\/p>\n

By modernizing these rules, the bill is expected to help keep more material out of landfills, support the growth of domestic recycling infrastructure, and strengthen supply chains by encouraging more sustainable manufacturing here in the United States. Just as importantly, it ensures that when companies make environmental claims, those claims are accurate, science-based, and independently verifiable.<\/p>\n

The legislation has drawn bipartisan support, with original cosponsors including Reps. Jonathan Jackson (IL), Vincente Gonzalez (TX), Randy Weber (TX), Gabe Evans (CO), Don Davis (NC), Dan Crenshaw (TX), Marc Veasey (TX), August Pfluger (TX), and Henry Cuellar (TX).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe commend Congressman Langworthy and all of the cosponsors for championing legislation that will establish clear national recycling standards and definitions. This is important for the makers of America\u2019s favorite household brands and consumers to reduce confusion and improve recycling rates,\u201d said\u00a0Melissa Hockstad,\u00a0CEO\u00a0of\u00a0Consumer Brands Association. \u201cThis is a building block toward modernizing America\u2019s recycling system, reducing plastic waste and spurring innovation and domestic manufacturing jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Recycling Leadership Council spokesperson and Senior Vice President John Hewitt said, \u201cThe Recycling Leadership Council welcomes the introduction of the Recycled Materials Attribution Act. This bipartisan legislation is a critical step toward addressing the growing challenge of plastic waste in the United States and we are grateful to Congressman Langworthy and the bill\u2019s eight original co-sponsors for their leadership. The RMAA will help unlock solutions needed to recover and reuse more materials, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and keep plastic out of landfills and the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ross Eisenberg, president of America\u2019s Plastic Makers, said \u201cThis\u00a0legislation\u00a0would clarify\u00a0federal\u00a0policy to help\u00a0scale\u00a0recycling\u00a0solutions\u00a0so more used plastics are turned into new products\u00a0instead of\u00a0being discarded.\u00a0We thank Congressman Langworthy for his leadership and the bipartisan group of cosponsors that joined him in supporting this important bill.\u201d<\/p>\n

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