US Congress House Bill 2184 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 15 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-06-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Rare Earth Policy Task Force and Materials Act - Establishes within the Department of the Interior the Rare Earth Policy Task Force to assist federal agencies in reviewing federal, state, local, and tribal laws, regulations, and policies that discourage investment, exploration, and development of domestic rare earths. Instructs the Secretary to: (1) submit biennially to certain congressional committees a plan for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to ensure the long-term, secure, and sustainable supply of rare earth materials; and (2) support new or significantly improved processes and technologies in the rare earth materials industry. Authorizes the Secretary to collaborate with the agencies of foreign countries with interests relating to rare earth materials.

Rare Earth Policy Task Force and Materials Act

Rep. Mike Coffman [R-CO]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-06-22	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
2011-06-15	House	Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology
2011-06-15	House	Referred to House Natural Resources
2011-06-15	House	Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2011-06-15	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1099)

HB1388 (Related) 2011-05-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2184/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2184/BILLS-112hr2184ih.pdf