Bills · HR 4526
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4526Armed Forces and National Security
Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION JUL 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses how the military manages waste, especially sensitive and hazardous materials, with implications for both environmental health and national security. By shifting away from open-air burn pits for certain items, the bill aims to reduce potential health risks for service members and civilians living near military operations, a long-standing concern.
If this bill becomes law, it means the military would adopt more modern and potentially safer ways to destroy illegal and dangerous items, potentially preventing environmental pollution and protecting the health of those serving our country. If it doesn't pass, the military would likely continue using open-air burn pits for these materials, perpetuating existing environmental and health concerns associated with that practice.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Department of Defense to use expeditionary solid waste disposal systems.
This allows for the adoption of modern, mobile technology for disposing of sensitive materials more effectively and safely.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits the use of open-air burn pits for illicit contraband, classified military equipment, and hazardous waste materials.
This aims to reduce environmental pollution and potential health risks associated with burning these materials.
PROVISION 03
Provides $8.95 million in increased funding for Army procurement for these new disposal systems.
This ensures the necessary financial resources are available to acquire and deploy the new disposal technology.
PROVISION 04
Offsets the new funding by reducing the same amount from the Army's budget for open-air burn pits in overseas operations.
This demonstrates a re-allocation of existing funds, rather than simply adding new spending, and directly links funding to the shift away from burn pits.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 17
Introduced in House
JUL 17
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4526
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionJul 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
House BillHR 4526Armed Forces and National Security
Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
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