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CHARM Act

USA119th CongressHR-9617| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Gary J. Palmer

Gary J. Palmer

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (1)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to mandate the creation of a National Critical Mineral Recovery Strategy. The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator is directed to develop and implement this strategy in consultation with other relevant federal agencies. Its primary purpose is to coordinate federal efforts to recover critical minerals from various discarded materials, including mining waste and metal processing waste. The strategy will identify existing programs, authorities, and opportunities to expand recovery while addressing legal, technological, and other barriers. The strategy also focuses on identifying potential sources of critical minerals in discarded materials and evaluating their role in strengthening domestic supply chains. It emphasizes recovering these minerals in a manner that minimizes risks to human health and the environment. Furthermore, the Administrator must submit a comprehensive report to Congress every two years, detailing the strategy, actions taken by federal agencies, and any legislative recommendations to support these recovery efforts.
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Timeline
Jul 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jul 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 14, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 14, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • July 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • July 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 14, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 14, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • July 20, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.


  • July 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Environmental Protection

Congressional oversightMetalsSolid waste and recyclingStrategic materials and reserves

CHARM Act

USA119th CongressHR-9617| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
This bill amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to mandate the creation of a National Critical Mineral Recovery Strategy. The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator is directed to develop and implement this strategy in consultation with other relevant federal agencies. Its primary purpose is to coordinate federal efforts to recover critical minerals from various discarded materials, including mining waste and metal processing waste. The strategy will identify existing programs, authorities, and opportunities to expand recovery while addressing legal, technological, and other barriers. The strategy also focuses on identifying potential sources of critical minerals in discarded materials and evaluating their role in strengthening domestic supply chains. It emphasizes recovering these minerals in a manner that minimizes risks to human health and the environment. Furthermore, the Administrator must submit a comprehensive report to Congress every two years, detailing the strategy, actions taken by federal agencies, and any legislative recommendations to support these recovery efforts.
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Timeline
Jul 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jul 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 14, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 14, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • July 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • July 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 14, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 14, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • July 20, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.


  • July 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Gary J. Palmer

Gary J. Palmer

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (1)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightMetalsSolid waste and recyclingStrategic materials and reserves