BRACE Act
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The BRACE Act aims to support the recycling and recovery of lithium-ion batteries by modifying existing regulations. It updates the handling requirements for destination facilities and makes technical amendments to the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act. The bill focuses on regulatory adjustments rather than direct funding or financial allocations.
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| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2026-07-09 | — | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. |
| 2026-07-09 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-07-09 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-07-14 | — | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
| 2026-07-14 | — | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-09-14 | — | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 717. |
| 2026-09-14 | — | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-818. |
| 2026-09-14 | — | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-818. |
| 2026-09-15 | 19:46:06 | Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 2026-09-15 | 19:46:16 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5678-5679) |
| 2026-09-15 | 19:46:17 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9615. |
| 2026-09-15 | 19:52:27 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5678) |
| 2026-09-15 | 19:52:27 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 2026-09-15 | 19:52:31 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2026-09-16 | — | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
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- 2026-09-15
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