Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026
Sponsor
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Cosponsors (12)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- August Pfluger (R-TX-11)Original· 2026-02-11
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)Original· 2026-02-11
- Donald G. Davis (D-NC-1)Original· 2026-02-11
- Gabe Evans (R-CO-8)Original· 2026-02-11
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28)Original· 2026-02-11
- Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-1)Original· 2026-02-11
- Marc A. Veasey (D-TX-33)Original· 2026-02-11
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX-14)Original· 2026-02-11
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34)Original· 2026-02-11
- Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)· 2026-05-12
Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-02-11
Plain-English Summary
This bill would make it illegal for companies to falsely claim that their products are made from recycled materials in advertisements or marketing, protecting consumers from being misled about how environmentally friendly a product actually is. The law would apply to any product sold to regular shoppers and would be enforced by federal agencies that oversee consumer protection and fair business practices. Companies that violate the rule could face penalties for deceiving customers about recycled content.
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Subjects
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