Among the many changes, the new rules would require batteries in consumer devices like smartphones to be easily removable and replaceable. That's far from the case today...
European Union is doing the work the U.S. government should be.
U.S. government is too busy worrying about what people are doing in their bedrooms, libraries and doctor's offices.
We don't get free school meals in all European countries though. It's fairly inexpensive where I live and people with low income do get it free but it's not universal.