# 119-hr-5846: Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act

119-hr-5846, Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5846
- Congress: 119
- Title: Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-28
- Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Extends an annual $65 million authorization for EPA's Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program through fiscal year 2036.** This bill would authorize $65.0 million each year for fiscal years 2027 through 2036, extending the program's funding authority beyond 2025. It does not change program purpose, eligibility, or enforcement. Actual grant dollars would still require annual appropriations and the authorization does not cover fiscal year 2026.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Extend EPA recycling grants to 2036: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would authorize $65 million each year for EPA recycling grants for fiscal years 2027–2036. That would total about $650 million over the period. The 2026 fiscal year would not be covered. This is authorization only, so Congress would still need to approve the money each year. St…

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- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-4714: End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-5846 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5846)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-4714: End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4714)
- [119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5846 (as of 2026-04-21).