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EnvironmentH.R. 9615Comments

BRACE Act

Official title: To support the recycling and recovery of lithium-ion batteries.

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Where the Bill Stands

  1. Introduced, done
  2. Committee, done
  3. Floor Vote, done
  4. Outcome, current stage

What This Bill Does

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.

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Timeline

  1. SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. House floor actionsMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  3. Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  4. Floor Vote
  5. Passed the House
  6. House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-818.
  7. House committee actionsSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  8. Library of CongressIntroduced in House
  9. House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  10. House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  11. Introduced
  12. Committee

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