Search Results: keywords:"platinum"

  • S. 808 — To prohibit the importation of certain minerals from the Russian Federation.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:590

    The Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act aims to ban the importation of certain minerals from Russia to the United States starting 90 days after its enactment. The minerals affected include platinum, nickel, and copper, among others, and the ban applies if these minerals are...

    Simple Explanation

    The Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act is a rule that says the United States can't buy certain metals like platinum, nickel, and copper from Russia, starting 90 days after the rule becomes official, until Russia stops being mean to Ukraine. If Russia stops being mean, the rule can end, but if they start again, the rule might come back.

  • H. R. 1677 — To prohibit the importation of certain minerals from the Russian Federation.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:579

    H. R. 1677, also known as the "Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act," aims to prohibit the import of certain minerals from the Russian Federation. The bill specifies minerals like platinum, palladium, nickel, and copper, and it bars their import if they are produced in Russia...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 1677 is a rule that wants to stop people in the U.S. from buying certain special metals from Russia, like shiny platinum and copper, because Russia is not being nice to another country. This rule will stay until the U.S. President says Russia is playing fair again, and there's no way to pause or skip this rule.