HRES 350119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing support for the designation of April 24, 2025, as "Remanufacturing Day".

Introduced: Apr 24, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

H. Res. 350 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating April 24, 2025, as “Remanufacturing Day.” The measure defines remanufacturing as a rigorous process that restores used or nonfunctional products to like-new or better-than-new condition through a controlled, sustainable method. It cites a 2012 ITC report showing remanufacturing supports at least 180,000 full-time U.S. jobs, growth in remanufactured goods production (about 15% from 2009 to 2011), and annual exports of roughly $11.2 billion. The resolution frames remanufacturing as environmentally beneficial (reducing landfills) and economically smart, and invites businesses, schools, nonprofit organizations, and others to celebrate Remanufacturing Day on April 24, 2025. It is a symbolic measure that does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements; rather, it signals Congress’s support and aims to raise awareness and encourage stakeholder engagement.

Key Points

1Type and status: H. Res. 350, introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; sponsored by Ms. Stevens.
2Definition: Remanufacturing is a comprehensive, rigorous process that returns a previously sold/used/defective product to a like-new or better-than-new condition via a controlled, reproducible, and sustainable method.
3Evidence cited: References a 2012 ITC report indicatingremanufacturing supports at least 180,000 full-time U.S. jobs, a 15% increase in remanufactured goods production from 2009–2011, and annual exports of about $11.2 billion.
4Purpose and effect: Expresses support for designating Remanufacturing Day; encourages awareness and celebration by businesses, government, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations; does not mandate action or provide funding.
5Scope of celebration: Encourages diverse sectors to learn about and promote the benefits of remanufactured products, highlighting environmental and economic advantages.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: The remanufacturing industry and workers involved in remanufacturing activities; manufacturers and service providers that participate in remanufacturing processes.Secondary group/area affected: Environmental organizations, policymakers, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations that promote sustainability and waste reduction.Additional impacts: Potential increased public awareness of remanufacturing benefits, and reinforcement of environmental and economic arguments for remanufactured goods; no direct regulatory or funding implications.

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