Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:22 PM

Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2020

This bill generally provides for the reuse and recycling of batteries, including by directing the Department of Energy to award grants (1) to entities for battery recycling and reuse research, development, and demonstration projects; and (2) to state and local governments for battery collection, recycling, and reprocessing programs.

Congress
116
Number
S - 3356
Introduced on
2020-02-27
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/27/2020
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2020

This bill generally provides for the reuse and recycling of batteries, including by directing the Department of Energy to award grants (1) to entities for battery recycling and reuse research, development, and demonstration projects; and (2) to state and local governments for battery collection, recycling, and reprocessing programs.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to support the reuse and recycling of batteries and critical minerals, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Environmental Protection
Potential Impact
Advanced technology and technological innovations•
Advisory bodies•
Congressional oversight•
Consumer affairs•
Department of Energy•
Energy research•
Energy storage, supplies, demand•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Manufacturing•
Metals•
Product development and innovation•
Research administration and funding•
Research and development•
Retail and wholesale trades•
Solid waste and recycling

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/9/2021

Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2020

This bill generally provides for the reuse and recycling of batteries, including by directing the Department of Energy to award grants (1) to entities for battery recycling and reu...

Latest Action2/27/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.