Battery Material Processing and Component Manufacturing Act of 2021

Battery Material Processing and Component Manufacturing Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish grant programs to support, enhance, and sustain a domestic supply chain for batteries, including grants to facilities for processing, manufacturing, and recycling batteries.

Bill 117 HR 4864, also known as the Battery Material Processing and Component Manufacturing Act of 2021, aims to support the domestic production of batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The bill focuses on increasing the supply chain for critical minerals used in battery production, as well as promoting research and development in battery technology.

Key provisions of the bill include establishing a grant program to support the development of battery material processing facilities in the United States, as well as providing funding for research and development in battery technology. The bill also aims to promote workforce development in the battery manufacturing industry, with a focus on training programs for workers in communities impacted by the transition to electric vehicles.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the recycling and reuse of batteries, in order to reduce waste and environmental impact. This includes funding for research into battery recycling technologies and establishing a national recycling program for lithium-ion batteries. Overall, the Battery Material Processing and Component Manufacturing Act of 2021 seeks to strengthen the domestic battery manufacturing industry, reduce reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals, and promote sustainable practices in battery production and recycling.