Declaring support by the House of Representatives for Design for Recycling (DFR) initiatives that limit all types of waste by encouraging manufacturers to design their products to have the maximum number of recyclable components.

House Resolution

H.Res. 927

119th Congress

Declaring support by the House of Representatives for Design for Recycling (DFR) initiatives that limit all types of waste by encouraging manufacturers to design their products to have the maximum number of recyclable components.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

J. Correa

D - CA

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This resolution declares House support for Design for Recycling (DFR) initiatives that encourage manufacturers to design products with maximum recyclable components. It highlights that the recycled materials industry contributes $170 billion annually to the U.S. economy and provides nearly 600,000 jobs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution declares House support for Design for Recycling (DFR) initiatives that encourage manufacturers to design products with maximum recyclable components. It highlights that the recycled materials industry contributes $170 billion annually to the U.S. economy and provides nearly 600,000 jobs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recycled materials industry contributes $170 billion annually to U.S. economy
Provides nearly 600,000 direct and indirect jobs
Using recycled materials reduces energy consumption by up to 90%
75% of waste is recyclable but only 35% is actually recycled
Americans generate 4.9 pounds of solid waste per person per day
Supports circular economy approach to product lifecycle

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Affects manufacturers who would need to redesign products for recyclability, recycling industry workers and businesses, consumers seeking sustainable products, and communities impacted by landfill waste. Could drive innovation in product design and expand recycling infrastructure.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

927, 119th Congress (2025). "Declaring support by the House of Representatives for Design for Recycling (DFR) initiatives that limit all types of waste by encouraging manufacturers to design their products to have the maximum number of recyclable components.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-927