BRACE Act
Introduced Jul 9, 2026 by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Sep 16, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sep 15, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 15, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5678)
- Sep 15, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 15, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9615.
- Sep 15, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5678-5679)
- Sep 15, 2026Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Sep 14, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 717.
- Sep 14, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-818.
- Jul 14, 2026Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Jul 14, 2026Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 9, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Jul 9, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
- Jul 9, 2026Introduced in House