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Securing Americas Rare Earths Supply Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3567| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2019
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Paul Cook (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Securing Americas Rare Earths Supply Act of 2019 This bill revises requirements related to the acquisition and disposal of certain rare earth materials, such as those that contain scandium. The Department of Defense must establish guidance for the acquisition of items containing rare earth materials and establish a secure supply chain from appropriate sources. The bill requires the disposal of 3 million pounds of tungsten ores and concentrates stored in the National Defense Stockpile. The bill also authorizes the acquisition of specified materials determined to be strategically and critically required to meet the defense, industrial, and essential civilian needs of the United States. In addition, the bill expands the prohibition on the exchange of sensitive materials with non-allied foreign nations to include additional materials.
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Timeline
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesMaterialsMetalsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementStrategic materials and reserves

Securing Americas Rare Earths Supply Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3567| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2019
Securing Americas Rare Earths Supply Act of 2019 This bill revises requirements related to the acquisition and disposal of certain rare earth materials, such as those that contain scandium. The Department of Defense must establish guidance for the acquisition of items containing rare earth materials and establish a secure supply chain from appropriate sources. The bill requires the disposal of 3 million pounds of tungsten ores and concentrates stored in the National Defense Stockpile. The bill also authorizes the acquisition of specified materials determined to be strategically and critically required to meet the defense, industrial, and essential civilian needs of the United States. In addition, the bill expands the prohibition on the exchange of sensitive materials with non-allied foreign nations to include additional materials.
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Timeline
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Paul Cook (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesMaterialsMetalsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementStrategic materials and reserves