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H.R. 5018 (100th)

Waste Export Prohibition Act

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Introduced

12 July 1988

Last action

8 August 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17]

Subjects

Environment

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Waste Export Prohibition Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the exportation of solid waste from the United States, except as provided for by this Act. Permits the exportation of solid waste in compliance with a bilateral agreement entered into before this Act's enactment between the United States and the country to which the waste is exported. Makes the exportation prohibition inapplicable to materials exported and destined for recycling or reuse unless such material is: (1) a hazardous waste; (2) a substance whose storage, treatment, or disposal is regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act; (3) mixed municipal solid waste; or (4) ash or other residue from the incineration of solid waste. Subjects persons who violate the solid waste exportation prohibition to a fine and/or imprisonment.

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Timeline

  1. 12 July 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 July 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 July 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 July 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 August 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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