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HR 8446 118th Congress House Energy Metals Mining Strategic materials and reserves

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024

Introduced: September 11, 2024 Introduced by: Ciscomani, Juan Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 14, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 14, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 155 (Roll no. 462). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5986-5987)
Nov 14, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 206 (Roll no. 461).
Nov 14, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5998-6000)
Nov 14, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8446, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 14, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Nov 14, 2024
Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (CR H5994)
Nov 14, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 14, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8446.
Nov 14, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Nov 14, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1568. (consideration: CR H5986-5994)
Nov 13, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1568 passed House.
Nov 12, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1568 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Nov 1, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-723.
Nov 1, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 610.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13.
Jun 12, 2024
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Jun 4, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 3, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 17, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 17, 2024
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 14, 2024 House · vote #462 On Passage Passed 245–155 See who voted →
Nov 14, 2024 House · vote #461 On Motion to Recommit Failed 199–206 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 1,226 — Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1568, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com… Agreed to Nov 14, 2024
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024

This bill modifies the Energy Act of 2020 to expand the definition of critical minerals to include critical materials designated by the Department of Energy (DOE).

Under current law, DOE's critical materials list contains certain materials that are essential for energy, including those on the critical minerals list of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS's list, which contains certain minerals that are essential to the nation's economic or national security, is not required to include the materials on DOE's list. Currently, both lists include minerals with a high risk of supply chain disruptions, and both DOE and USGS must conduct a variety of efforts to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain of the minerals. 

By expanding the definition of critical minerals, this bill requires the USGS to include on its list the materials on DOE's list. Within 45 days of DOE adding a  mineral, element, substance, or material to its critical materials list, the USGS must update its list to include such mineral, element, substance, or material.   

What's happening now November 18, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 5274 Related bill Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
  • HRES 1568 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8932) to establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA;…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 4

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 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 4
R
Curtis, John R.
Utah · Oct 29, 2024
Lesko, Debbie
· Oct 25, 2024
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Sep 11, 2024
 R
Crane, Elijah
Arizona · May 17, 2024
 R
Newhouse, Dan
Washington · May 17, 2024
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