H.R. 7061 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation Act of 2020
H.R. 7061 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 28, 2020, sponsored by Michael Waltz with 61 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 28, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation Act of 2020 This bill addresses the availability, development, and production of domestic critical minerals, including by providing incentives to increase domestic production of critical minerals that are needed to ensure the economic and national security of the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Waltz (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 61 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 28, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (Jun 26, 2020)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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