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Remote Waste Storage Act
7/8/2026, 6:12 PM
Summary of Bill S 4856
The bill titled "A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for onsite storage in certain remote areas," introduced in the 119th Congress on June 23, 2026, aims to make changes to the Solid Waste Disposal Act concerning the storage of waste in specific remote regions. Specific details or directives beyond this general purpose are not provided in the context.
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Current Status of Bill S 4856
Bill S 4856 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2026. Bill S 4856 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 23, 2026. Bill S 4856's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of June 23, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4856
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4856
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4856
A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for onsite storage in certain remote areas.
A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for onsite storage in certain remote areas.
Comments
Ainsley Conway
1,014
13 days ago
I think this bill is a step in the wrong direction. It allows for the storage of nuclear waste in remote areas, which could pose serious environmental and health risks. I believe we should be focusing on finding safer and more sustainable solutions for nuclear waste disposal. Ultimately, I don't see how this bill benefits anyone in the long run.
Allison Webster
964
13 days ago
Ugh, this bill is such a mess. Can't believe they're actually considering it. Who knows what kind of chaos it'll cause in the long run.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4856
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