Bills/S. 2110

REUSE Act of 2025

REUSE Act of 2025

Passed SenateEnvironmentSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# REUSE Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does** The REUSE Act of 2025 would streamline federal environmental regulations and reduce regulatory burdens across multiple industries including aviation, food services, and beverage production. The bill addresses how federal agencies—particularly the EPA—manage environmental rules, hazardous waste, and air quality standards. It also establishes new requirements for government transparency and congressional oversight of environmental regulations. **Who It Affects** The bill impacts businesses in aviation, food and beverage industries, and other regulated sectors that must comply with federal environmental rules. It also affects consumers through potential changes to food safety and labeling standards, and influences higher education institutions that conduct environmental research.

State and local governments would see changes in how they coordinate with federal environmental agencies. **Current Status** The bill has passed the Senate and is now awaiting consideration in the House of Representatives. As a Senate-passed bill in the 119th Congress, it would need House approval and the President's signature to become law. The bill's broad subject areas suggest it represents a comprehensive approach to federal environmental policy reform, though specific provisions would need to be reviewed in the full legislative text for detailed impacts.

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Latest Action

November 20, 2025

Held at the desk.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAlcoholic beveragesAviation and airportsCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightConsumer affairsEcologyEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental educationEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher education

Sponsor

D
Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
D-OR · Senate
1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
June 18, 2025
Last Updated
November 20, 2025
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