American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act

The American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act, also known as Bill 115 hr 1399, is a piece of legislation that aims to support the domestic soda ash industry in the United States. Soda ash is a key ingredient in the manufacturing of glass, chemicals, and other products, and the US is one of the largest producers of soda ash in the world.

The bill seeks to reduce the royalty rate on soda ash production on federal lands from 6% to 2%, in order to make US soda ash more competitive in the global market. This reduction in royalty rates is intended to help US soda ash producers maintain their market share and continue to create jobs in the industry.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the permitting process for new soda ash projects on federal lands, in order to encourage investment and growth in the industry. By reducing regulatory barriers, the bill aims to make it easier for companies to expand their soda ash production and create more jobs in the US. Overall, the American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act is designed to support the domestic soda ash industry and ensure that US producers remain competitive in the global market. The bill aims to boost production, create jobs, and strengthen the US economy by making it easier for companies to extract and process soda ash on federal lands.