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To establish the Critical Mineral Reserve of the United States, and for other purposes.
12/16/2024, 7:31 PM
Summary of Bill HR 10378
Bill 118 hr 10378, also known as the Critical Mineral Reserve of the United States Act, aims to establish a reserve of critical minerals within the United States. Critical minerals are essential for various industries, including technology, defense, and energy. The bill seeks to reduce the country's reliance on foreign sources for these minerals by promoting domestic production.
The legislation outlines the process for identifying and designating critical minerals, as well as establishing a reserve to ensure a stable supply for national security and economic purposes. The bill also includes provisions for research and development of new technologies to extract and process critical minerals more efficiently and sustainably.
Additionally, the bill addresses environmental concerns by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct environmental reviews and assessments before approving any mining activities within the reserve. It also includes provisions for reclamation and restoration of mined areas to minimize environmental impact. Overall, the Critical Mineral Reserve of the United States Act aims to strengthen the country's mineral security, promote domestic production, and address environmental concerns related to mining activities.
The legislation outlines the process for identifying and designating critical minerals, as well as establishing a reserve to ensure a stable supply for national security and economic purposes. The bill also includes provisions for research and development of new technologies to extract and process critical minerals more efficiently and sustainably.
Additionally, the bill addresses environmental concerns by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct environmental reviews and assessments before approving any mining activities within the reserve. It also includes provisions for reclamation and restoration of mined areas to minimize environmental impact. Overall, the Critical Mineral Reserve of the United States Act aims to strengthen the country's mineral security, promote domestic production, and address environmental concerns related to mining activities.
Current Status of Bill HR 10378
Bill HR 10378 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2024. Bill HR 10378 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 11, 2024. Bill HR 10378's most recent activity was 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. as of December 11, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10378
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10378
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10378
To establish the Critical Mineral Reserve of the United States, and for other purposes.
To establish the Critical Mineral Reserve of the United States, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 10378
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