Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act

Hozzl · 2025-05-07T04:23:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2998 Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/7/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2998

H.R. 2998, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 24, 2025, aims to regulate the export of electronic waste to prevent its diversion into counterfeit goods that could re-enter U.S. military and civilian electronics supply chains.

Congressional Summary of HR 2998

Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act

This bill prohibits the export or reexport of electronic waste, such as computers, televisions, and consumer electronics, subject to certain exemptions (e.g., items that meet specific criteria designed to ensure they do not become the source of counterfeit products).

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Current Status of Bill HR 2998

Bill HR 2998 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 24, 2025. Bill HR 2998 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 24, 2025. Bill HR 2998's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of April 24, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2998

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2998

To control the export of electronic waste in order to ensure that such waste does not become the source of counterfeit goods that may reenter military and civilian electronics supply chains in the United States, and for other purposes.

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Helena Dickson

1,166

1 year ago

I think this bill is good because it stops bad things from happening with electronics. It's important to keep our military and civilian electronics safe. This bill will help with that.