H.R.9616

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

Introduced·7/9/26

Establishes a program to recover critical materials from contaminated sites.

The Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Technology Assessment Initiative Authorization Act of 2026 establishes a program for the recovery of critical materials from contaminated sites. The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator will provide assistance to entities for identifying and recovering critical materials from contaminated sites, with a focus on strengthening national security and protecting human health. Assistance is capped at $10,000,000 per fiscal year and $3,000,000 per entity. The program will terminate 10 years after enactment.

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History

Jul 14

House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 14

House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Jul 9

House

Introduced in House