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Read. Follow. Verify.House Hearing on Recycling Critical Minerals (HR 3059)
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The House Energy and Commerce on Environment will hold a hearing to discuss legislation aimed at increasing the domestic recovery and recycling of . The session focuses on HR 3059, which seeks to support supply chains for materials essential to modern technology.
This hearing examines proposed federal policy that could change how the U.S. sources materials for electronics and batteries by incentivizing domestic recycling processes.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Domestic mineral recycling industry
The industry is the subject of proposed legislation that may alter regulatory or financial support for mineral recovery.
Technology manufacturers
Manufacturers relying on critical minerals may be affected by changes in the domestic supply chain.
Key Facts
- The hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2026, at 14:15 UTC.
- The hearing will take place in Room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The primary subject of the hearing is HR 3059.
- The hearing focuses on domestic critical mineral recovery and recycling.
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Focus on Domestic Recovery
The hearing title indicates a legislative shift toward prioritizing domestic recycling over international sourcing for critical minerals.
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