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HOUSE 3885118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper as a critical mineral, and for other purposes.

Last Action
6/9/2023

Actions

  • 2023-06-09Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • 2023-06-07Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2023-06-07Introduced in House
  • 2023-06-07Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-06-07 (00)

This bill expands the definition of critical mineral under the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper. Thus, this bill requires the Department of Energy and other agencies to conduct a variety of efforts to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain of copper. 

Cosponsors (10)

  • Elijah Crane (R-AZ)
  • Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
  • David Schweikert (R-AZ)
  • Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
  • James Baird (R-IN)
  • Bob Good (R-VA)
  • Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
  • Mike Collins (R-GA)
  • Michael Lawler (R-NY)
  • Byron Donalds (R-FL)

Subjects

  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Metals
  • Strategic materials and reserves
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