HR 9615 · 119th Congress — BRACE Act
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 help the recycling of lithium-ion batteries…
- Congress
- 119
- Bill
- HR 9615
- Status
- In Progress
- Introduced
- 2026-07-09
- Latest action date
- 2026-07-14
Summary
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 help 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. Right now, the latest action is: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. The listed sponsor is Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] [R].
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Latest action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Republican · Iowa · House District 1 · Republican