H.R. 2998 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Apr 24, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryStops exports of electronic waste
Ever wondered where old computers and TVs end up when we throw them away? This bill would ban the export and reexport of electronic waste like computers, televisions, and other consumer electronics. It does allow some exemptions for items that meet specific criteria to prevent counterfeit products from being created.
How it affects you
If you recycle old electronics, this bill would affect what happens to that e-waste. Instead of being shipped overseas, discarded electronics would need to be handled within the U.S., which could change where and how recycling facilities operate and what options are available for disposing of your old devices.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 24, 2025)
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).
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2998
A BILL
Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act
Sponsor: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) · Introduced Apr 24, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 24, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.”