House Bill 1082 - Calling upon the International Seabed Authority to adopt regulations allowing the collection of critical minerals from the international seabed area, which will enable America to regain reliable and responsible supply chains, provide high-wage jobs for United States citizens, secure supply chains away from the People's Republic of China's dominance of the critical mineral supply chain, and for other purposes.
Purpose and Summary
Chamber: House
Introduced date: 2024-03-15
Recent Activity
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.
Alternative Names
Calling upon the International Seabed Authority to adopt regulations allowing the collection of critical minerals from the international seabed area, which will enable America to regain reliable and responsible supply chains, provide high-wage jobs for United States citizens, secure supply chains away from the People's Republic of China's dominance of the critical mineral supply chain, and for other purposes.
Calling upon the International Seabed Authority to adopt regulations allowing the collection of critical minerals from the international seabed area, which will enable America to regain reliable and responsible supply chains, provide high-wage jobs for United States citizens, secure supply chains away from the People's Republic of China's dominance of the critical mineral supply chain, and for other purposes.
Associated Legislation
undefined Policy Areas
International Affairs
Potential Impact
Sponsors and Supporters
Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Committees and Subcommittees
Foreign Affairs Committee
Natural Resources Committee
Variations and Revisions