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H.R. 9615

BRACE Act

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

14 September 2026 | Reported by committee (Energy and Commerce, as amended, H. Rept. 119-818)

What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: 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 requiring special permits. This change aims to make it easier and more cost-effective for recycling operations to recover valuable materials from used batteries.

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Posted 16 September 2026

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H.R. 9615 | BRACE Act | Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) | Energy and Commerce Committee 📅 14 September 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Energy and Commerce, as amended, H. Rept. 119-818) What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: 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 requiring special permits. This change aims to make it easier and more cost-effective for recycling operations to recover valuable materials from used batteries. [AI-Generated]

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