H.R. 9615 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
BRACE Act
H.R. 9615 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jul 9, 2026, sponsored by Mariannette Miller-Meeks with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 9, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Battery Recycling for America’s Competitive Economy Act or the BRACE Act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 9, 2026
- Passed the HouseSep 15, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sep 16, 2026)
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Other Environmental Protection bills in the 119th Congress
- H.J.Res. 35: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 61: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- S.J.Res. 31: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 202: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 205: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 205: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S.J.Res. 207: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 9615 (119th Congress): BRACE Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-9615/brace-act (accessed 2026-10-13).