Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act

# Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act Summary **What It Would Do** This bill aims to regulate how the United States handles electronic waste (e-waste) like old computers, phones, and televisions. Currently, the U.S. is one of the few developed nations that hasn't ratified the Basel Convention, an international agreement that restricts the export of hazardous waste to developing countries. This bill would likely strengthen rules preventing American e-waste from being shipped abroad and establish better domestic recycling standards for electronic devices. **Who It Affects** The legislation would impact electronics manufacturers, recycling companies, retailers, and consumers.

It could affect how people dispose of old electronics and might influence the cost and availability of recycling services. It could also have international effects by changing trade relationships with countries that currently receive U.S. e-waste. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process and hasn't yet been voted on by the full House. As of now, it hasn't advanced further in Congress.