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Rare Earth Magnet Security Act of 2025

3/17/2025, 12:38 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1496

Bill 119 hr 1496, also known as the Rare Earth Magnet Tax Credit Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for companies that produce high-performance rare earth magnets within the United States. Rare earth magnets are essential components in many high-tech products, including electric vehicles, wind turbines, and medical devices.

The bill seeks to incentivize domestic production of these magnets in order to reduce reliance on foreign sources, particularly China, which currently dominates the global rare earth magnet market. By providing a tax credit to companies that manufacture these magnets domestically, the bill aims to boost American manufacturing and create jobs in the high-tech sector.

In addition to the tax credit for rare earth magnet production, the bill also includes provisions for reporting requirements and oversight to ensure that the tax credit is being used appropriately. This is to prevent abuse of the tax credit and ensure that it is benefiting American businesses and workers as intended. Overall, the Rare Earth Magnet Tax Credit Act is aimed at promoting domestic production of high-performance rare earth magnets, reducing dependence on foreign sources, and stimulating economic growth in the high-tech manufacturing sector.

Current Status of Bill HR 1496

Bill HR 1496 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1496 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2025.  Bill HR 1496's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1496

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
46
Democrat Cosponsors
25
Republican Cosponsors
21
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1496

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1496

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for the domestic production of high-performance rare earth magnets, and for other purposes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for the domestic production of high-performance rare earth magnets, and for other purposes.

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Melina Thomas

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9 months ago

So, like, I was reading about this bill, and like, it's supposed to be about rare earth magnets or something? I mean, I don't really get why we need to give credits for that. Like, why is this even a thing? It just seems kinda random to me. And, like, how is this gonna affect me in the long run? I just don't see the point of it all. The long term affects of this bill are unclear and may not benefit the average person.