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Introduced
05/17/2024
05/17/2024
In Committee
06/12/2024
06/12/2024
Crossed Over
11/18/2024
11/18/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Energy Act of 2020 to include "critical materials" in the definition of "critical minerals." The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to determine what constitutes a "critical material," and the Secretary of the Interior must then update the list of critical minerals to include any materials deemed critical by the Secretary of Energy within 45 days. This change aims to ensure that the list of critical minerals, which are essential for various industries and national security, is comprehensive and up-to-date.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Juan Ciscomani (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Eli Crane (R),
John Curtis (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 11/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8446/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8446/BILLS-118hr8446eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8446/BILLS-118hr8446rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8446/BILLS-118hr8446ih.pdf |
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