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Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 9, 2026Environmental Protection
H.R. 9615

BRACE Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 9, 2026)

Battery Recycling for America’s Competitive Economy Act or the BRACE Act

This bill modifies the regulation of lithium-ion batteries under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act in order to facilitate the recycling of lithium-ion batteries and the recovery of critical minerals. Specifically, the bill directs certain facilities that store lithium-ion batteries prior to recycling them to follow regulations for large quantity handlers of universal waste instead of following the more stringent hazardous waste regulations that currently apply, thereby allowing these facilities to store lithium-ion batteries without needing a special permit.

What just happenedSep 16, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1](R-IA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Sep 16, 2026IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Sep 15, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 15, 2026FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5678)

  4. Sep 15, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Sep 15, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9615.

  6. Sep 15, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5678-5679)

  7. Sep 15, 2026FloorH30300

    Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Sep 14, 2026CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 717.

  9. Sep 14, 2026CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-818.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Sep 14, 2026Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-818.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Jul 14, 2026Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Environment Subcommittee
  12. Jul 14, 2026Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Environment Subcommittee
  13. Jul 9, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Jul 9, 2026Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

    Environment Subcommittee
  15. Jul 9, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Jul 9, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House