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EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026

7/21/2026, 2:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9616

H.R. 9616 of the 119th Congress, introduced on July 9, 2026, aims to create a program focusing on the retrieval of vital materials from polluted locations and addresses additional objectives not specified in the context provided.

Current Status of Bill HR 9616

Bill HR 9616 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9616 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2026.  Bill HR 9616's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of July 14, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9616

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9616

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental technology
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Land use and conservation
- Strategic materials and reserves
- Technology assessment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9616

EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026
EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026
Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Technology Assessment Initiative Authorization Act of 2026
To establish a program for the recovery of critical materials from contaminated sites, and for other purposes.

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