Support for H.R. 7502, the Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026

Dear Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone:

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports H.R. 7502, the Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026, and urges the Committee to advance this bipartisan legislation. We commend the Committee for highlighting this important issue during today's legislative hearing.

Businesses across the economy are investing in innovative materials, stronger supply chains, and practical solutions that reduce waste, which align with our shared economic growth priorities. H.R. 7502 would provide needed clarity for companies making accurate recycled content claims by recognizing mass balance accounting when it is supported by a third-party certification system and competent, reliable evidence. This framework would help ensure that consumers receive truthful information, while giving manufacturers a workable pathway to scale resource-efficient solutions.

Non-mechanical recycling is an important tool in the toolbox for building a more circular economy. Traditional mechanical recycling will remain essential, but it cannot address every material, product stream, or end-market need. Non-mechanical recycling is indispensable to maximizing material recovery, converting hard-to-recycle materials into valuable feedstocks for new products, and significantly increasing the amount of material that remains in the economy, rather than entering the waste stream. Recognizing these technologies in federal policy will encourage investment, innovation, and the development of domestic recycling capacity.

The legislation also appropriately directs the Federal Trade Commission to update the Green Guides to reflect the definitions and standards established in the Act. Clear, uniform Federal standards are critical to avoid a fragmented patchwork of rules that can discourage investment, complicate compliance, and undermine consumer confidence. H.R. 7502 would help align environmental progress with manufacturing competitiveness, supply-chain resilience, and long-term economic growth.

We commend the sponsors for their leadership and encourage the Committee to act promptly on H.R. 7502. We look forward to working with you to advance policies that support innovation, circularity, and a strong American economy.

Sincerely

Marty Durbin
President, Global Energy Institute
Senior Vice President, Policy
U.S. Chamber of Commerce