# 119-hr-2998: Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act

119-hr-2998, Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2998
- Congress: 119
- Title: Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**A near‑blanket ban on exporting electronic waste to stop counterfeit and military‑sensitive parts from reentering U.S. supply chains.** This bill would set a new regulatory system that forbids export or reexport of most used electronics, while allowing narrow, documented exceptions for tested working items, reclaimed feedstock, and repaired recalled devices. It would require exporters to register publicly, file detailed export records in the Automated Export System, and certify testing and consignee competence. The Secretary of Commerce would write testing rules and amend the Export Administration Regulations to implement the law. - Businesses that refurbish, recycle, or export used electronics would need to register, keep testing records, and submit detailed Automated Export System filings before sending exempted items abroad. - U.S. military and civilian technology supply chains would get tighter protections because the bill targets diversion of e‑waste into counterfeit or falsely labeled military components. - Individuals shipping small quantities for personal use could export up to 20 items with Secretary‑approved recordkeeping and limits. Penalties for violations follow existing Export Administration Regulations enforcement.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] (R-FL), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] (R-NY), 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Stricter e-waste export rules for exporters: mixed, medium. If enacted, this would ban most exports of used electronics and parts. Only narrow exceptions would remain: tested, working devices for reuse; destroyed counterfeit parts shipped only as recycling feedstock; and manufacturer‑repaired recalled items. Exporters would need to be on a public registry a…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-2998 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2998)

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- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-979)
- [119-hr-5309: Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5309)
- [119-hr-1993: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1993)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2998 (as of 2026-04-21).