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H.R. 9615

BRACE Act

Energy and Commerce Committee · Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)

The bill would ease federal regulations on facilities that store lithium-ion batteries before they are recycled, allowing them to operate under less stringent rules and without special permits. This aims to make it easier and more practical for businesses to collect and prepare these batteries for recycling, which would help recover valuable minerals they contain.[AI-Generated]

Passed House with amendment (voice vote) 15 September 2026

Record as of 15 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

  1. 15 September 2026 Passed House with amendment (voice vote)

    What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up)

    4 more actions
    1. 15 September 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    2. 15 September 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9615.
    3. 15 September 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules.
    4. 15 September 2026 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  2. 14 September 2026 Reported by committee
  3. 14 September 2026 Placed on calendar (House)
    2 more actions
    1. 14 July 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
    2. 14 July 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  4. 9 July 2026 Referred to committee
  5. 9 July 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment
  6. 9 July 2026 Introduced in House
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