Bill > HR4526

This bill, known as the Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act, authorizes the Department of Defense (DoD) to use expeditionary solid waste disposal systems for destroying various types of illicit materials, including counterfeit goods, unauthorized military gear, illegal narcotics, and classified materials. These systems would be designed to support border security, narcotic interdiction, and contraband elimination, and would be available to military installations, forward operating bases, and partner security forces. The bill specifically prohibits the use of open-air burn pits for disposing of illicit contraband, classified military equipment, or hazardous waste materials, which addresses environmental and health concerns associated with such disposal methods. To fund these new disposal systems, the bill proposes increasing the Army's procurement budget by $8.95 million for fiscal year 2026, with an offset coming from reducing Operation and Maintenance funds allocated for open-air burn pit operations. This legislation aims to provide more efficient, environmentally responsible, and secure methods for handling sensitive or illegal materials in military contexts.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4526/all-info