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  • 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.

  • 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.