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Critical Materials Future Act of 2025
3/13/2025, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 596
Bill 119 s 596, also known as the Critical Minerals Pilot Program Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to create a pilot program that would provide support for the processing of critical materials within the United States. Critical materials are substances that are essential for various industries, such as technology, defense, and energy, but are often sourced from foreign countries.
The pilot program established by this bill would focus on developing domestic processing capabilities for critical materials, with the goal of reducing the country's reliance on foreign sources. This would help to ensure a stable and secure supply of these materials for US industries.
In addition to supporting domestic processing, the bill also includes provisions for research and development activities related to critical materials, as well as measures to improve coordination between government agencies and industry stakeholders. Overall, the Critical Minerals Pilot Program Act is aimed at promoting national security, economic growth, and technological innovation by strengthening the US's capabilities in processing critical materials. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the country's strategic resources sector.
The pilot program established by this bill would focus on developing domestic processing capabilities for critical materials, with the goal of reducing the country's reliance on foreign sources. This would help to ensure a stable and secure supply of these materials for US industries.
In addition to supporting domestic processing, the bill also includes provisions for research and development activities related to critical materials, as well as measures to improve coordination between government agencies and industry stakeholders. Overall, the Critical Minerals Pilot Program Act is aimed at promoting national security, economic growth, and technological innovation by strengthening the US's capabilities in processing critical materials. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the country's strategic resources sector.
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Current Status of Bill S 596
Bill S 596 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill S 596 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2025. Bill S 596's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of March 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 596
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 596
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 596
A bill to establish a pilot program to support domestic critical material processing, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish a pilot program to support domestic critical material processing, and for other purposes.
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