Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Introduced
Summary
Expands recycling access in underserved communities by creating a pilot grant program that would pay for local recycling infrastructure like transfer stations and curbside collection to reach areas with poor service.
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- Families and households in underserved communities would get better local recycling options through investments that aim to make collection and drop‑off easier and closer to home.
- State, local, and Tribal governments and public‑private partnerships could apply for grants to build or expand facilities. Awards would range from $500,000 to $15.0 million and the federal share could cover up to 90% unless waived for hardship.
- The Environmental Protection Agency would run the competitive pilot with rules that prioritize places with no more than one materials recovery facility within a 75‑mile radius. At least 70% of funding each year must go to projects serving single or multiple underserved communities. Grants cannot be used for recycling education.
*Would authorize $30.0 million per year for fiscal years 2025–2029, increasing federal spending authority.*
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Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Grant rules favor underserved communities
Grants would be $500,000–$15 million, with the federal share capped at 90% (waivers allowed for hardship). At least 70% of funds each year would go to underserved communities, and projects in places with one or fewer recycling sorting facilities within 75 miles would get priority. States, local governments, Tribes, and public‑private partnerships could apply to add transfer stations, expand curbside pickup where appropriate, and cut collection and transport costs. Grant money could not be used for recycling education programs. An underserved community means a place without full recycling service because of distance, cost, or limited processing capacity.
Pilot EPA grants to expand recycling
The EPA would set up a pilot recycling grant program within 18 months of enactment. Congress would authorize $30 million each year for 2025–2029, and the money would stay available until spent. Up to 5% could be used for admin costs and technical help. If funded, communities could see better recycling access when their state, city, Tribe, or partners win grants.
EPA report on recycling grant results
The EPA would have to report to Congress within two years after the first grant is awarded. The report would list grantees, what each did with the money, and, when available, how recycling rates changed in those communities.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
IA • R
Cosponsors
Sherrill
NJ • D
Sponsored 3/14/2025
Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
OH • R
Sponsored 3/14/2025
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
NY • R
Sponsored 3/14/2025
McClellan
VA • D
Sponsored 3/14/2025
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/18/2025
Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
GA • R
Sponsored 3/18/2025
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
MI • D
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
KS • D
Sponsored 5/6/2025
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Sponsored 5/13/2025
Riley (NY)
NY • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Bresnahan
PA • R
Sponsored 7/2/2025
Loudermilk
GA • R
Sponsored 7/16/2025
Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
CA • D
Sponsored 8/1/2025
Crow
CO • D
Sponsored 8/5/2025
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
CO • D
Sponsored 8/19/2025
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 8/19/2025
Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
NV • D
Sponsored 8/19/2025
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Sponsored 8/19/2025
Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
TX • D
Sponsored 8/29/2025
Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]
IN • R
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/4/2025
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
NH • D
Sponsored 10/28/2025
Bilirakis
FL • R
Sponsored 11/18/2025
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
NY • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Soto
FL • D
Sponsored 2/17/2026
Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]
KY • R
Sponsored 2/17/2026
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
AL • R
Sponsored 2/24/2026
McBath
GA • D
Sponsored 4/22/2026
Roll Call Votes
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