1、Congressional Women’s Softball Game: The team sponsored the event, which raised over $650,000 for young women with breast cancer; Team Congress led 5-3 when the game was called early due to rain, with aluminum-related promotional items distributed on site;

2、House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the Environment: Held a hearing on the state of U.S. recycling, emphasizing low aluminum beverage can recycling rates and the need to retain domestic access to critical minerals;

3、Representatives introduced the CIRCLE Act: A bipartisan bill proposing a 30% investment tax credit to modernize U.S. recycling infrastructure, supported by the Aluminum Association;

4、Aluminum Caucus co-chair introduced the Unearth America’s Future Act: Aims to invest in domestic critical mineral production and reduce foreign dependence, supported by the Aluminum Association;

5、Emirates Global Aluminium's planned Oklahoma smelter: Made headlines, with reports noting challenges and progress in power sourcing for the first new U.S. smelter in 45 years;

6、U.S. Trade Representative stated: The Trump administration's primary trade goal is to reduce the trade deficit and grow advanced manufacturing, not secure trade deals;

7、Relevant media reported: Discussed lessons for container deposit program advocates; the Aluminum Association continues to advocate for well-designed state-level recycling refund programs;

8、National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Developed the world's most accurate aluminum-ion optical atomic clock, highlighting aluminum's role in cutting-edge technologies;

9、World Aquatics Singapore 2025 "Trash to Treasure" initiative: Will turn 100,000 recycled aluminum cans into 5,000 medals, the first time recycled aluminum is used for the event's medals;

10、Aluminum can sustainability advantages: Aluminum cans are a model of sustainable packaging with expanding applications; U.S. recycling rates have room for improvement, and local recycling initiatives exist;

11、Details of the Unearth America’s Future Act: Includes tax incentives for aluminum production or recycling, supported by the association;

12、House hearing on the future of recycling: Focused on plastic and e-waste recycling, while recognizing the importance and improvement needs of aluminum recycling;

13、Details of the CIRCLE Act: Provides tax credits for recycling infrastructure investments, helping improve U.S. aluminum beverage can recycling rates.

【Aluminum Fact of the Week】: Aluminum doesn’t rust! Instead, it forms a super thin layer of aluminum oxide when exposed to air. The invisible shield protects it from corrosion and makes it perfect for things like airplanes, soda cans and even skyscrapers.