US HR8981

Bill

US HR8981

Securing America’s Mineral Supply Chains Act of 2022

Introduced
09/22/2022

In Committee
10/28/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To streamline hardrock mine permitting on Federal lands, support technological and scientific advancements for mineral development, expand the mining workforce, track global supply chains, strengthen domestic refining and processing capacity, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Securing America's Mineral Supply Chains Act of 2022, aims to streamline the permitting process for hardrock mining on federal lands, support technological and scientific advancements for mineral development, expand the mining workforce, track global supply chains, and strengthen domestic refining and processing capacity. It defines key terms like "critical mineral" and "mineral project," sets timelines for environmental reviews, limits judicial review, and authorizes grants and programs to support the mining industry and domestic mineral production. The bill also addresses issues like ensuring consideration of uranium as a critical mineral, reporting on foreign investment in mining, and providing waivers and flexibilities for facilities processing critical energy resources.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (11)

Bruce Westerman (R)*, Ken Calvert (R), Connie Conway (R), Dan Crenshaw (R), Bob Latta (R), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R), Dan Newhouse (R), Guy Reschenthaler (R), Mike Simpson (R), Pete Stauber (R), Fred Upton (R),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. (on 10/28/2022)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8981/all-info

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8981/all-info	09/23/2022
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8981/BILLS-117hr8981ih.pdf	10/10/2022
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8981/BILLS-117hr8981ih.pdf.pdf	10/10/2022

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1599	Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.	Related
HR7403	NO RUSSIA Act of 2022 National Opportunity to Restore Uranium Supply Services In America Act of 2022	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.	Related
HR8187	Mining Schools Act of 2022	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.	Related
HR8911	MINES Act of 2022 Monitoring and Investigating Nations Exploiting States Act of 2022	Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.	Related
HR8928	Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2022	Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.	Related
HR9078	PRIMED Act Permit Reform In Mining for Energy and Defense Act	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.	Related
S3915	Mining Schools Act of 2022 Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2022	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.	Related
S3978	NO RUSSIA Act of 2022 National Opportunity to Restore Uranium Supply Services In America Act of 2022	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.	Related

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