BRACE Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-21T14:03:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9615 BRACE Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/21/2026, 2:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9615

H.R. 9615 of the 119th Congress, introduced on July 9, 2026, aims to bolster the recycling and recovery efforts related to lithium-ion batteries.

Congressional Summary of HR 9615

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. Specifically, the bill directs certain facilities that store lithium-ion batteries prior to recycling them to follow regulations for large quantity handlers of universal waste instead of following the more stringent hazardous waste regulations that currently apply, thereby allowing these facilities to store lithium-ion batteries without needing a special permit.

Current Status of Bill HR 9615

Bill HR 9615 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9615 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9615's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of July 14, 2026