Search Results: keywords:"critical mineral consistency act of 2024"

  • H. R. 8446 — An Act To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:189

    H. R. 8446, known as the "Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024," aims to amend the Energy Act of 2020 by broadening the definition of "critical minerals" to include critical materials identified by the Secretary of Energy. The bill requires updates to the list of critical minerals within...

    Simple Explanation

    The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 is a rule that helps the government keep track of important rocks and materials that are very useful for making things we need. It says when new important materials are found, they must be added to a special list quickly, so everyone knows they are important and can use them carefully.

  • H. R. 8446 — An Act To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:179

    H.R. 8446, known as the "Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024," aims to amend the Energy Act of 2020. The bill seeks to expand the definition of "critical mineral" to include critical materials as identified by the Secretary of Energy. This change requires updating the...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8446 wants to make sure important stuff used to make things, called "critical minerals," includes some special materials that scientists say are also important. It wants everyone to know about these changes quickly, but some people are worried that might be too fast and confusing.

  • S. 5274 — To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:289

    S. 5274 aims to amend the Energy Act of 2020 by expanding the definition of "critical minerals" to include "critical materials." This means that any non-fuel mineral, element, substance, or material deemed essential by the Secretary of Energy will now be classified as a critical mineral. The...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make sure that not just important rocks, but also important materials that we need, are labeled as "critical" to help the country. It asks a big leader in the government to decide which materials are important and update the list quickly to keep things running smoothly.

  • H. R. 8446 — To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:389

    H. R. 8446, titled the "Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to the Energy Act of 2020. This bill aims to expand the definition of "critical mineral" to include critical materials as determined by the Secretary of Energy. The amendment requires...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 8446 wants to change the rules so that more important materials, like certain metals and elements, are officially considered super-important for building cool things and keeping the country safe. If the person in charge decides something is important, it has to be added to the special list in under two months.