CHARM Act

Hozzl · 2026-09-17T16:10:01Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9617 CHARM Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/17/2026, 4:10 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9617

The bill titled "To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate a National Critical Mineral Recovery Strategy, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 9, 2026.

Congressional Summary of HR 9617

Coordinating and Harnessing America’s Recovery of Minerals Act or the CHARM Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish and carry out a national strategy for recovering critical minerals from discarded materials. Critical minerals are defined as any mineral, element, substance, or material designated as critical by the U.S. Geological Survey because it is essential to U.S. economic or national security, has a vulnerable supply chain, and serves an essential function in manufacturing a product.

The EPA must report to Congress every two years on its actions, plans, and recommendations relating to the national strategy.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9617

Bill HR 9617 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 16, 2026. Bill HR 9617 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9617's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of September 16, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9617

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Metals

- Solid waste and recycling

- Strategic materials and reserves

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9617

CHARM Act

Coordinating and Harnessing America’s Recovery of Minerals Act

To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate a National Critical Mineral Recovery Strategy, and for other purposes.

Comments

Lina Allen

1,096

2 months ago

Why is this bill trying to mess with our environment? It's ridiculous how they think they can just change things without considering the consequences. How will this even benefit us in the long run? I don't understand why they are pushing for this. What will happen to our resources if this goes through? #confused