Spent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption Act

Hozzl · 2026-03-02T18:17:51Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3879 Spent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/2/2026, 6:17 PM

Summary of Bill S 3879

The bill, designated as S. 3879 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 12, 2026, aims to secure domestic sources of vanadium, a critical mineral essential for U.S. steel production, infrastructure development, energy sector, and defense requirements.

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Current Status of Bill S 3879

Bill S 3879 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2026. Bill S 3879 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2026. Bill S 3879's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of February 12, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3879

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3879

Spent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption Act

A bill to ensure domestic sources of the critical mineral vanadium necessary for the steel, infrastructure, energy, and defense needs of the United States, and for other purposes.