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.