Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jul 9, 2026
Step 2
Referred
Jul 9, 2026
E&C · EPW
Step 3
Committee
Sep 14, 2026
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
Sep 15, 2026
Passed House
Step 5
Senate
Sep 16, 2026
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
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.
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Timeline · 14 actions
Sep 16, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 15, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5678)
Sep 15, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 15, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9615.
Sep 15, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5678-5679)
Sep 15, 2026
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 14, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 717.
Sep 14, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-818.
Jul 14, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.