H.R. 2531 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act
H.R. 2531 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 7, 2019, sponsored by Mark E. Amodei with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 7, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act This bill addresses the mine permitting process. Under the bill, projects that provide minerals vital to job creation, energy infrastructure, coastal resilience and restoration, American economic competitiveness, and national security must be considered to be infrastructure projects as described in Executive Order 13807, titled Establishing Discipline and Accountability i…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark E. Amodei (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (May 21, 2019)
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