In House Committee·Last action 415 days ago

H.R. 1768 Tackles Costs in Recycling, Fuel, and Health

Officially: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act

H.R. 1768 aims to cut everyday costs by improving recycling, lowering gas prices, and reducing drug costs. Affects consumers, fuel retailers, and health sectors.

Where it stands

Sitting in Energy and Commerce

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Recycling and Environment: Requires federal agencies to report and improve recycling efforts.
Fuel Market Competition: Eases restrictions to promote competition and lower gas prices.
Drug Pricing Transparency: Mandates disclosure of rebates to reduce prescription costs.

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This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Improves Recycling: Supporters say the bill will make recycling more efficient, which is good for the environment and can reduce waste.
Protects Consumers: By banning misleading pricing, it helps consumers save money and avoid unexpected costs.
Supports Rural Healthcare: Keeps rural hospitals open, ensuring that people in these areas have access to essential medical services.

✕Arguments against

Increases Federal Spending: Critics worry that the bill will increase government spending without clear ways to pay for it.
Burdens Local Governments: Some argue that the new reporting requirements for recycling could be too much for local governments to handle.
Overregulates Businesses: Opponents say that new rules on pricing could increase costs for small businesses, which might be passed on to consumers.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Budget, the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (3/3/2025)

MAR 3

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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H.R. 1768 Tackles Costs in Recycling, Fuel, and Health

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