Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6826
Critical Minerals Independence Act
Battery Recycling: Tax Credits for Critical Mineral Production
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill would give a tax break to companies that recycle old batteries. It specifically targets a material called 'black mass,' which is the powder left over after grinding up used lithium-ion batteries from electronics and electric vehicles.
- Black mass is valuable because it contains important minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. By giving companies a tax credit for producing it, the government wants to encourage more battery recycling within the United States.
- The goal is to make the U.S. less dependent on other countries for the raw materials needed to build new batteries and green energy technology. Instead of mining new materials, this policy encourages reusing what is already in the country.
- If passed, this change would apply to materials produced and sold starting in 2025. This would help recycling companies lower their costs and grow their businesses more quickly.
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Milestones
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Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Critical Minerals Independence Act
Bill NumberHR 6826
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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