Summary of H.Res. 350 – Expressing support for the designation of April 24, 2025 as "Remanufacturing Day"
Overview
H.Res. 350 is a House of Representatives resolution introduced on April 24, 2025. The measure expresses the United States Congress’s support for designating April 24, 2025, as Remanufacturing Day.
Purpose and Intent
- The primary purpose is to acknowledge and promote awareness of the remanufacturing industry.
- By expressing support for the designation of a Remanufacturing Day, the resolution aims to highlight remanufacturing as a key practice in sustainable manufacturing, waste reduction, and economic activity.
Key Provisions
- Expresses formal support for proclaiming April 24, 2025, as Remanufacturing Day.
- As a concurrent or non-binding resolution of the House, it typically communicates Congress’s stance and encouragement, without establishing new laws or regulatory requirements.
- The text (not provided here) would generally reflect the economic, environmental, and innovation benefits associated with remanufacturing and may include brief statements to that effect.
Who/What Would Be Affected
- Direct effects: None in the sense of creating new duties or funding. The resolution does not authorize spending or create enforceable requirements.
- Indirect effects: Heightened recognition of the remanufacturing industry among policymakers, stakeholders, and the public; potential encouragement for educational, industry, and community events tied to Remanufacturing Day.
- Stakeholders likely to benefit include remanufacturers, suppliers, workers in related sectors, and groups promoting recycling, sustainability, and circular economy initiatives.
Procedural and Timeline Aspects
- Introduced: April 24, 2025.
- Status: Submitted in the House.
- Legislative Actions: Referred on April 24, 2025, to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Next steps (if pursued): The committee could consider the resolution; if reported, it would progress through the House for a floor vote. If not advanced, the resolution could remain stalled.
Sponsor
- Haley M. Stevens (primary sponsor).
Notes on Impact
- This is a non-binding resolution that serves to recognize and promote awareness rather than to create new policy, programs, or funding.
- Its passage would signal broad congressional support for remanufacturing and related sustainability goals but would not by itself implement specific actions.
