; (v) improving the recyclability of energy storage systems and products containing energy storage systems; and (vi) safe disposal of energy storage systems, including waste materials and components recovered during the recycling process; and (B) research on and analysis of non-technical barriers to improve the collection and recycling of energy storage systems containing energy critical materials, including strategies to improve consumer education of, acceptance of, and participation in, the recycling of energy storage systems; and (C) research on and analysis of technologies and methods to mitigate environmental impacts that arise from recycling energy storage systems, including disposal of toxic reagents and byproducts related to recycling processes. (4) Environmental stewardship The Secretary shall seek to ensure that any activity receiving funding under this program— (A) does not release toxic byproducts into the environment; (B) sufficiently minimizes potential fire risk— (i) in facilities where energy storage systems are stored; and (ii) in the transportation of energy storage systems; and (C) protects the health and safety of all persons involved in or in proximity to such activity. (5) Report to congress Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, and every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report summarizing the activities, findings, and progress of the program. . (b) Authorization of appropriations The United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17231 ) is amended in subsection (p)— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) the research, development, and demonstration program under subsection (q) $22,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. .