BRACE Act
In committeeBattery 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.
Sep 16, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The BRACE Act aims to support the recycling and recovery of lithium-ion batteries by modifying existing regulations. It updates the handling requirements for destination facilities and makes technical amendments to the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act. The bill focuses on regulatory adjustments rather than direct funding or financial allocations.