Today, U.S. Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced the Reforming Cement Manufacturing for Enhanced Material Efficiency and New Technology Act — the ReCement Act. The bill would provide regulatory certainty for cement manufacturers to responsibly reuse non-hazardous materials as alternative fuels. ACA worked with the congressman’s office in the bill’s preparation.

“The American Cement Association (ACA) appreciates Congressman Obernolte’s introduction of the ReCement Act as it rightly brings the needs of an essential manufacturing industry to the forefront,” said Diane Tomb, ACA President and CEO.

“By enabling cement producers to use more alternative fuels, this bill would increase productivity while maintaining environmental protections, build on the cement workforce, foster energy independence and innovation, and reduce landfill disposal.

“Cement is the key ingredient in concrete, which is critical to national security, infrastructure, our economy and America’s overall quality of life.”

Following the introduction of the ReCement Act, ACA will focus on two immediate priorities:

• Securing House cosponsors to broaden support for the legislation and demonstrate the breadth of industry and geographic interest in the bill.
• Identifying a Senate champion and securing introduction of a companion bill.

For more information on ACA’s position on the ReCement Act, read here.