A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Battery Fire Prevention Act proposes several changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It establishes a tax credit of 30 percent for businesses that purchase battery detector technology for use in recycling. Additionally, the bill imposes a 5 percent tax on the sale of batteries by manufacturers, producers, or importers. These tax revenues are directed into a new Lithium Battery Buy-Back Trust Fund. This fund will support a National Battery Recycling Program managed by the Secretary of Energy and the EPA. The program focuses on recovering and recycling used lithium batteries through approved facilities.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill creates a national program specifically to recover and recycle lithium batteries.
- Scored +5
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?
The bill imposes a 5 percent tax on the sale of batteries by manufacturers, producers, or importers.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Business owners in the recycling industry benefit from tax credits and competitive grants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Credits for Businesses: Taxpayers engaged in the trade or business of recycling can receive a credit equal to 30 percent of the expenses paid for purchasing battery detectors that use technologies like X-ray, artificial intelligence, or radio-frequency identification (Section 2).
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Financial Incentives for Individuals: Under the National Battery Recycling Program, approved facilities may offer financial incentives to individuals who turn in used lithium batteries (Section 5).
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Support for Recycling Infrastructure: The bill establishes a National Battery Recycling Program that allows the Secretary of Energy to award competitive grants to approved facilities to implement systems for collecting used lithium batteries (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Cost of Batteries: A new tax of 5 percent is imposed on the sale of any battery by the manufacturer, producer, or importer (Section 3).
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Restrictions on Tax Benefits: Taxpayers cannot claim a double benefit by taking both the battery detector credit and another credit or deduction for the same expense (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The bill imposes a 5 percent tax on the sale of batteries by manufacturers, producers, or importers. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The 30 percent tax credit provides financial assistance for businesses to acquire specialized technology. Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — The bill provides a 30 percent tax credit for businesses that purchase qualified battery detector technology. Is this likely to create jobs? — The establishment of a national battery recycling program and competitive grants may stimulate job growth in the recycling sector. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill stimulates the recycling industry through tax credits and competitive grants.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill creates a national program specifically to recover and recycle lithium batteries. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The recycling of lithium batteries supports the lifecycle of components used in renewable energy technologies. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — Improving battery recycling infrastructure can support the broader movement toward electric transit.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners in the recycling industry benefit from tax credits and competitive grants. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The potential for financial incentives for turning in used batteries may provide small economic benefits to low-income individuals. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased battery recycling infrastructure may benefit urban waste management and environmental safety.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill encourages the deployment of advanced detection technologies like AI and X-ray in the recycling process.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to make lists of approved recycling facilities publicly available.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill allows approved facilities to offer financial incentives to individuals who turn in used lithium batteries.
- 10/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House