Purpose and Summary
Chamber: House
Introduced date: 2024-11-12
Bill 118 HRES 1568 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of three separate bills in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 8932, aims to establish an earlier application processing cycle for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This bill seeks to streamline the financial aid application process for students seeking assistance to pay for higher education. The second bill, H.R. 7409, proposes amendments to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. Specifically, this bill would waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities related to geothermal energy production. It also seeks to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The overall goal of this bill is to promote the development of geothermal energy resources while reducing regulatory barriers. The third bill, H.R. 8446, aims to amend the Energy Act of 2020 by including critical materials in the definition of critical mineral. This bill is intended to address the importance of critical materials in various industries, including national security and clean energy technologies. The bill seeks to ensure a stable and secure supply of critical materials for domestic production and innovation. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1568 provides for the consideration of three bills that focus on education, energy production, and critical materials. These bills aim to address important issues in their respective areas and promote innovation and development in key sectors of the economy.
Recent Activity
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Alternative Names
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8932) to establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7409) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8446) to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8932) to establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7409) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8446) to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
Associated Legislation
FAFSA Deadline Act
HEATS Act
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
FAFSA Deadline Act
HEATS Act
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
FAFSA Deadline Act
HEATS Act
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
Policy Areas
Congress
Potential Impact
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Sponsors and Supporters
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Cosponsors and Supporters
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Committees and Subcommittees
Rules Committee
Variations and Revisions