Textile Waste Reduction Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 10454, the Textile Waste Reduction Act, would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to take actions to promote "textile circularity." This involves minimizing textile waste, maximizing resource use, and keeping textiles in circulation longer. The bill requires the EPA Administrator to establish and implement a national strategy for textile circularity, which would include a needs assessment detailing actions, data, and funding required. The strategy development process must include public comment and input from stakeholders.
The bill affects various stakeholders involved in the textile industry, including producers, retailers, recyclers, and repair organizations, as well as state and local governments. It also establishes an Interagency Working Group on Textile Circularity, composed of representatives from several federal agencies, to coordinate federal activities. An Advisory Board will be formed to provide advice on textile circularity matters.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10454 do?
- H.R. 10454, the Textile Waste Reduction Act, would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to take actions to promote "textile circularity." This involves minimizing textile waste, maximizing resource use, and keeping textiles in circulation longer. The bill requires the EPA Administrator to establish and implement a national strategy for textile circularity, which would include a needs assessment detailing actions, data, and funding required. The strategy development process must include public comment and input from stakeholders. The bill affects various stakeholders involved in the textile industry, including producers, retailers, recyclers, and repair organizations, as well as state and local governments. It also establishes an Interagency Working Group on Textile Circularity, composed of representatives from several federal agencies, to coordinate federal activities. An Advisory Board will be formed to provide advice on textile circularity matters. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
- Has H.R. 10454 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10454. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10454?
- H.R. 10454 was sponsored by Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10454?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (16 Sep 2026).
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