The Tracking Plastic Act of 2026 creates a federal working group tasked with developing standards and recommendations to track recycled plastic content across the economy. The working group will be led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and include representatives from major federal agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Trade Commission, and Department of Commerce, along with academic institutions and the National Academy of Sciences. The group will work with states, local governments, recycling facilities, and businesses to develop standardized measurements for tracking recycled plastics in packaging, construction, infrastructure, and automotive sectors, with recommendations aligned to international standards where possible. Members must be designated within 90 days of the bill's enactment, and the working group must submit annual reports to Congress describing its progress and recommendations. The working group will have up to 10 years from its establishment to complete its work before it terminates.
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