No More D.C. Waste Act

119th Congress Introduced by Mike Flood and 1 co-sponsor

H.R. 1686, No More D.C. Waste Act, seeks to reform Washington, D.C.'s waste programs; specifics and impact to residents/contractors await the bill text.

Introduced in House

HR 1686 — No More D.C. Waste Act

Overview

HR 1686, titled the No More D.C. Waste Act, appears to address waste-related issues in Washington, D.C. Based on the title alone, the bill’s specific policy aims, scope, and mechanisms are not provided in the information available here. The text of the bill (and any official summary) would be needed to identify the exact provisions, funding, penalties, or regulatory changes it would enact.

What is Known

Bill number and title: HR 1686 — No More D.C. Waste Act

Introduced: February 27, 2025

Introduced in: U.S. House of Representatives

Sponsor: Primary — Rep. Mike Flood; Co-sponsor — Rep. Andy Harris

Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (same date as introduction)

What is Not Yet Known (Provision Details)

The bill’s exact provisions, including:

Specific waste-related policies or requirements (e.g., recycling mandates, waste disposal policies, funding mechanisms)
Entities affected (federal agencies, the District of Columbia, contractors, facilities)
Any new authority granted to federal or local bodies
Financial implications (costs, funding sources, offsets)
Enforcement, penalties, or compliance timelines
Effective date or phase-in schedule

Potential Implications (Scenarios Based on the Title)

If aimed at D.C. waste management, potential areas could include:

Changes to how Washington, D.C. handles municipal waste, recycling, or litter programs
Alterations to funding or oversight for DC waste programs
Conditions affecting federal facilities or vendor contracts within D.C.

Until the text is released, impacts on taxpayers, DC residents, or federal compliance cannot be confirmed.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Next steps after referral typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and a markup before moving to the House floor for consideration.

If advanced, the bill would require passage by the House and then movement through the Senate and potential conference negotiations before any president’s signature.

How to Track or Obtain More Detail

To understand the bill’s substantive content, obtain the official text and any summary from:

Congress.gov (bill text, summaries, sponsors, actions)
The Office of Legislative Counsel or the sponsor’s official communications

Check for a CBO score or cost estimate if/when released.

If you’d like, I can pull the current text and summarize the specific sections once the bill’s language is available.