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STRATEGIC Minerals Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 429 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
4
Latest action
Feb 5, 2025

What it does

Securing Trade and Resources for Advanced Technology, Economic Growth, and International Commerce in Minerals Act or STRATEGIC Minerals Act This bill authorizes actions to facilitate trade and increase U.S. access to critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs). Under the bill, critical minerals are any mineral, element, substance, or material designated as critical by the U.S. Geological Survey (e.g., aluminum and cobalt). Additionally, the bill includes a group of 17 elements within the definition of REEs , including elements used in permanent magnets (e.g., dysprosium and neodymium). Specifically, the bill authorizes the President, acting through the Office of the U.S. Trade…

Official summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 5, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 5, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 5, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

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