Proposal:Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 1918
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2021

This bill provides support to reuse and recycle batteries and the critical minerals contained in them.

Specifically, the bill establishes incentives for reusing and recycling batteries, including by establishing three grant programs. It also requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to continue carrying out its Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize competition.

In addition, the bill establishes within DOE and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a voluntary labeling program to improve battery collection and reduce battery waste.

The EPA must also develop best practices for the collection of batteries that states and local governments may follow.

Additionally, DOE must convene a task force to develop an extended battery producer responsibility framework that outlines regulatory pathways for effective recycling.

Bill Title

Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2021

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-05-27: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
• 2021-05-27: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.