HB9616Introduced in the House
EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026 Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Technology Assessment Initiative Authorization Act of 2026
Introduced by August Pfluger, District TX-11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To establish a program for the recovery of critical materials from contaminated sites, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
September 16, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-821.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 720.
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5682-5683)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9616.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5682)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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