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RARE Act of 2013

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 981

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Resource Assessment of Rare Earths Act of 2013 or RARE Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), to submit a comprehensive report on global rare earth element resources and the potential future global supply of such resources.

Requires the report to include recommendations on areas of need for future geologic research related to rare earth elements and other minerals that are critical based on the impact of a potential supply restriction and the likelihood of one.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2016.

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Current Status of Bill HR 981

Bill HR 981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2013. Bill HR 981 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2013.  Bill HR 981's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 288. as of April 1, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 981

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 981

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Earth sciences
- Government studies and investigations
- Metals
- Mining
- Strategic materials and reserves

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 981

RARE Act of 2013
RARE Act of 2013
Resource Assessment of Rare Earths Act of 2013
RARE Act of 2013
Resource Assessment of Rare Earths Act of 2013
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a global rare earth element assessment, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 981

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
GeorgiaDemocrat
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
MarylandDemocrat
Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
MassachusettsDemocrat
Rush Holt
Rush Holt
New JerseyDemocrat
John Garamendi
John Garamendi
CaliforniaDemocrat
David N. Cicilline
David N. Cicilline
Rhode IslandDemocrat

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