BRACE Act Battery Recycling for America’s Competitive Economy...
To support the recycling and recovery of lithium-ion batteries.
This bill, known as the BRACE Act, aims to support the recycling and recovery of lithium-ion batteries to bolster America's economy. It proposes measures to encourage the recycling of these batteries, which are commonly used in various electronic devices. The bill would impact businesses involved in the production and recycling of lithium-ion batteries, as well as consumers by potentially making recycled battery products more affordable and available.
As of now, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It was introduced on July 9, 2026, and has already been considered by a subcommittee, which then forwarded it to the full committee. This indicates that the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process.
Recent key actions include the bill being introduced on July 9, 2026, and the subsequent referral to the appropriate subcommittees. On July 14, 2026, the subcommittee held a consideration and mark-up session and forwarded the bill by voice vote to the full committee. This shows active engagement in the legislative process to refine and advance the bill.
