Coal Ash for American Infrastructure Act

House Bill

H.R. 4875

119th Congress

Coal Ash for American Infrastructure Act

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Introduced:Aug 5, 2025

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Summary

This bill appears to address the use of coal ash in building and maintaining infrastructure projects in the United States. Coal ash is a byproduct left over from burning coal at power plants, and this legislation likely establishes rules or promotes its use in construction materials for roads, bridges, and other public works.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced8/5/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Coal Ash for American Infrastructure Act

This bill appears to address the use of coal ash in building and maintaining infrastructure projects in the United States. Coal ash is a byproduct left over from burning coal at power plants, and this legislation likely establishes rules or promotes its use in

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This bill appears to address the use of coal ash in building and maintaining infrastructure projects in the United States. Coal ash is a byproduct left over from burning coal at power plants, and this legislation likely establishes rules or promotes its use in construction materials for roads, bridges, and other public works.

Bill Number: 4875
Introduced: 8/5/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Title: Coal Ash for American Infrastructure Act
Bill Number: 4875
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 8/5/2025
Summary: This bill appears to address the use of coal ash in building and maintaining infrastructure projects in the United States. Coal ash is a byproduct left over from burning coal at power plants, and this legislation likely establishes rules or promotes its use in construction materials for roads, bridg

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill appears to address the use of coal ash in building and maintaining infrastructure projects in the United States. Coal ash is a byproduct left over from burning coal at power plants, and this legislation likely establishes rules or promotes its use in construction materials for roads, bridges, and other public works.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on coal ash, which is the residue left after coal is burned to generate electricity.
It likely creates a framework for using coal ash as a material in American infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges.
The legislation may establish safety standards or guidelines for how coal ash can be incorporated into construction materials.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review and consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect the energy industry, construction companies, and infrastructure developers who might use coal ash as a building material. It could also impact communities near coal-fired power plants where coal ash is stored, as well as state and local governments responsible for building and maintaining roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure. Environmental and public health considerations related to coal ash disposal and reuse may also be affected.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4875, 119th Congress (2025). "Coal Ash for American Infrastructure Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-4875

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