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Battery Fire Prevention: Tax Credits and Recycling Program

This act introduces a tax credit for recycling businesses purchasing battery detectors to enhance safety. Concurrently, it imposes a new tax on battery sales, which will fund a trust dedicated to supporting a nationwide lithium battery recycling program. The goal is to reduce fire risks and promote responsible waste management.
Key points
Recycling businesses can receive a 30% tax credit for purchasing battery detection devices, encouraging investment in safety.
A new 5% tax will be imposed on the sale of batteries by manufacturers, producers, or importers, with proceeds funding the recycling program.
A Lithium Battery Buy-back Trust Fund will be established, financed by the new tax, to support the national recycling initiative.
A National Battery Recycling Program will be created to recover and recycle used lithium batteries, potentially offering financial incentives for individuals to turn them in.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5686
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Process start date: 2025-10-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Battery Fire Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5686.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Recycling businesses can receive a 30% tax credit for purchasing battery detection devices, encouraging investment in safety.
  • A new 5% tax will be imposed on the sale of batteries by manufacturers, producers, or importers, with proceeds funding the recycling program.
  • A Lithium Battery Buy-back Trust Fund will be established, financed by the new tax, to support the national recycling initiative.
  • A National Battery Recycling Program will be created to recover and recycle used lithium batteries, potentially offering financial incentives for individuals to turn them in.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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