United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2184 — Rare Earth Policy Task Force and Materials Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

  2. Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology

  3. Referred to House Natural Resources

  4. 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.

  5. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1099)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2184 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 2184?
HR 2184 is sponsored by Mike Coffman (R).
What is the current status of HR 2184?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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