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LEGISLATION/H.R. 9616

EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026

119-HR-9616119th CongressIntroduced Jul 9, 2026Energy
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Introduced
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Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsor

Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11](R-TX-11)
1 cosponsor

Summary

Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Technology Assessment Initiative Authorization Act of 2026 or the EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026

This provides statutory authority for an initiative within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that recovers critical materials from contaminated sites.

A critical material means (1) any non-fuel mineral, element, substance, or material that the Department of Energy determines has a high risk of a supply chain disruption and serves an essential function in energy technologies; and (2) any critical mineral. A critical mineral means any mineral, element, substance, or material designated as critical by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Under the program, the EPA must investigate, evaluate, and support processes, methods, and systems which may be used to identify sources of critical materials at contaminated sites and recover such critical materials from those sites. In carrying out the program, the EPA may provide assistance (e.g., awards) to persons, nonprofit organizations, and state, local, and tribal government entities.

The bill prohibits the EPA from providing assistance (1) in an amount that exceeds $10 million in any fiscal year in the aggregate; or (2) to any person, nonprofit organization, or government entity, in an amount that exceeds $3 million.

The bill terminates the program after 10 years.

Subjects

Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLand use and conservationStrategic materials and reservesTechnology assessment

Actions (19)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 16, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5682)
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 15, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9616.
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5682-5683)
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 720.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-821.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-821.
Sep 14, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Jul 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 20, 2026House committee actions
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 14, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 9, 2026House floor actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jul 9, 2026House committee actions
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2026Library of Congress
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