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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Critical Mineral Supply Chain Security
Record date · January 1, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs held a hearing on November 30, 2023, to discuss the security and availability of essential for U.S. economic and national security. Officials from the Departments of the Interior, Energy, and Defense provided testimony regarding the current state of the supply chain.
This hearing examines federal strategies for securing the raw materials necessary for modern technology and defense, which directly impacts domestic manufacturing, energy policy, and national security infrastructure.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Department of the Interior
The agency manages land and mineral resources and provides oversight on mining regulations.
U.S. Department of Energy
The agency manages market development and international engagement regarding energy-related materials.
U.S. Department of Defense
The agency monitors industrial base resilience to ensure materials are available for national security needs.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on November 30, 2023, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs convened to discuss critical mineral supply chain security.
- Witnesses included representatives from the Department of the Interior, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense.
- A report from the Interagency Working Group on Mining Laws, Regulations, and Permitting was submitted for the record.
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- Questions for the record were submitted to Ms. Munilla and Ms. Najieb-Lock by Representative Fry.
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