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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral and to include ore extraction costs for purposes of the advanced manufacturing production credit.

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Summary of Bill HR 8277

H.R. 8277, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 14, 2026, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by designating copper as a critical mineral and incorporating ore extraction expenses to qualify for the advanced manufacturing production credit.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8277

Bill HR 8277 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2026. Bill HR 8277 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2026.  Bill HR 8277's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 14, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8277

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8277

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8277

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral and to include ore extraction costs for purposes of the advanced manufacturing production credit.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral and to include ore extraction costs for purposes of the advanced manufacturing production credit.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8277

David Schweikert
David Schweikert
ArizonaRepublican
Mike Carey
Mike Carey
OhioRepublican

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