RARE Act of 2013
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HR 981 — RARE Act of 2013
Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 288.
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Died in session
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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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Summary
Resource Assessment of Rare Earths Act of 2013 or RARE Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), to submit a comprehensive report on global rare earth element resources and the potential future global supply of such resources. Requires the report to include recommendations on areas of need for future geologic research related to rare earth elements and other minerals that are critical based on the impact of a potential supply restriction and the likelihood of one. Authorizes appropriations through FY2016.
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Read HR 981 on the official United States source →Action History
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 288.
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Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-389.
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsors
- Henry Johnson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Henry Johnson Whig
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 981 do?
- Resource Assessment of Rare Earths Act of 2013 or RARE Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), to submit a comprehensive report on global rare earth element resources and the potential future global supply of such resources. Requires the report to include recommendations on areas of need for future geologic research related to rare earth elements and other minerals that are critical based on the impact of a potential supply restriction and the likelihood of one. Authorizes appropriations through FY2016.
- Who sponsors HR 981?
- HR 981 is sponsored by Henry Johnson (Whig).
- What is the current status of HR 981?
- This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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.
- Where can I track HR 981?
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