AI Summary

The "Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act" aims to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources for critical minerals essential for national security and economic prosperity. The bill seeks to streamline the permitting process for domestic mining of critical minerals, promote research and development of new technologies to extract these minerals more efficiently, and establish a comprehensive strategy to secure a stable supply chain. By enhancing domestic production and reducing reliance on imports, the bill intends to safeguard the availability of critical minerals crucial for various industries while boosting American competitiveness in the global market.

• 2023-02-17: Introduced in House

• 2023-02-17: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

• 2023-02-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

• 2023-02-28: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

• 2023-02-28: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8 .

• 2023-03-09: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

• 2023-03-09: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 22.

• 2023-03-23: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-22.

• 2023-03-23: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 14.