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National Critical Minerals Council Act

10/4/2024, 8:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 5030

The National Critical Minerals Council Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5030, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a National Critical Minerals Council, which would be responsible for advising the President and Congress on issues related to critical minerals.

Critical minerals are essential for various industries, including national defense, technology, and energy production. The Council would work to ensure a stable and secure supply of these minerals, as well as promote domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign sources.

The Council would be composed of representatives from various federal agencies, as well as experts in the field of critical minerals. They would be tasked with developing a national strategy for critical minerals, identifying potential sources of these minerals within the United States, and coordinating with other countries to address global supply chain issues. Overall, the National Critical Minerals Council Act aims to strengthen the United States' position in the global critical minerals market and ensure the country's economic and national security interests are protected.

Current Status of Bill S 5030

Bill S 5030 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 12, 2024. Bill S 5030 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 12, 2024.  Bill S 5030's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of September 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5030

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5030

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5030

National Critical Minerals Council Act
National Critical Minerals Council Act
A bill to establish a National Critical Minerals Council within the Executive Office of the President to develop and coordinate the implementation of a national critical mineral strategy for the United States, and for other purposes.

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