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Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-8446| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2024
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (5)
Elijah Crane (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 This bill modifies the Energy Act of 2020 to expand the definition of critical minerals to include critical materials designated by the Department of Energy (DOE). Under current law, DOE's critical materials list contains certain materials that are essential for energy, including those on the critical minerals list of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS's list, which contains certain minerals that are essential to the nation's economic or national security, is not required to include the materials on DOE's list. Currently, both lists include minerals with a high risk of supply chain disruptions, and both DOE and USGS must conduct a variety of efforts to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain of the minerals. By expanding the definition of critical minerals , this bill requires the USGS to include on its list the materials on DOE's list. Within 45 days of DOE adding a mineral, element, substance, or material to its critical materials list, the USGS must update its list to include such mineral, element, substance, or material.

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Timeline
May 17, 2024
Introduced in House
May 17, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 3, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jun 4, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 12, 2024
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5274
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 610.
Nov 1, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-723.
Nov 12, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1568 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Nov 13, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1568 passed House.
Nov 14, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1568. (consideration: CR H5986-5994)
Nov 14, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Nov 14, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8446.
Nov 14, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 14, 2024
Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (CR H5994)
Nov 14, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Nov 14, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8446, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 14, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5998-6000)
Nov 14, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 206 (Roll no. 461).
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Nov 14, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 155 (Roll no. 462). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5986-5987)
View Vote
Nov 14, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • May 17, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 3, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • June 4, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • June 12, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13.


  • June 12, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 12, 2024
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged


  • September 25, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5274
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 610.


  • November 1, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-723.


  • November 12, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1568 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • November 13, 2024
    Rule H. Res. 1568 passed House.


  • November 14, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1568. (consideration: CR H5986-5994)


  • November 14, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • November 14, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8446.


  • November 14, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • November 14, 2024
    Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (CR H5994)


  • November 14, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • November 14, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8446, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • November 14, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5998-6000)


  • November 14, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 206 (Roll no. 461).
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  • November 14, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 155 (Roll no. 462). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5986-5987)
    View Vote


  • November 14, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-5274: Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
  • HRES 118-1568: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8932) to establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7409) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8446) to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
MetalsMiningStrategic materials and reserves

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-8446| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2024
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 This bill modifies the Energy Act of 2020 to expand the definition of critical minerals to include critical materials designated by the Department of Energy (DOE). Under current law, DOE's critical materials list contains certain materials that are essential for energy, including those on the critical minerals list of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS's list, which contains certain minerals that are essential to the nation's economic or national security, is not required to include the materials on DOE's list. Currently, both lists include minerals with a high risk of supply chain disruptions, and both DOE and USGS must conduct a variety of efforts to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain of the minerals. By expanding the definition of critical minerals , this bill requires the USGS to include on its list the materials on DOE's list. Within 45 days of DOE adding a mineral, element, substance, or material to its critical materials list, the USGS must update its list to include such mineral, element, substance, or material.

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Timeline
May 17, 2024
Introduced in House
May 17, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 3, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jun 4, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 12, 2024
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5274
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 610.
Nov 1, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-723.
Nov 12, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1568 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Nov 13, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1568 passed House.
Nov 14, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1568. (consideration: CR H5986-5994)
Nov 14, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Nov 14, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8446.
Nov 14, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 14, 2024
Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (CR H5994)
Nov 14, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Nov 14, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8446, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 14, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5998-6000)
Nov 14, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 206 (Roll no. 461).
View Vote
Nov 14, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 155 (Roll no. 462). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5986-5987)
View Vote
Nov 14, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • May 17, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 3, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • June 4, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • June 12, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13.


  • June 12, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 12, 2024
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged


  • September 25, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5274
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 610.


  • November 1, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-723.


  • November 12, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1568 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • November 13, 2024
    Rule H. Res. 1568 passed House.


  • November 14, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1568. (consideration: CR H5986-5994)


  • November 14, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • November 14, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8446.


  • November 14, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • November 14, 2024
    Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (CR H5994)


  • November 14, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • November 14, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8446, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • November 14, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5998-6000)


  • November 14, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 206 (Roll no. 461).
    View Vote


  • November 14, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 155 (Roll no. 462). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5986-5987)
    View Vote


  • November 14, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (5)
Elijah Crane (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-5274: Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
  • HRES 118-1568: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8932) to establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7409) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8446) to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
MetalsMiningStrategic materials and reserves