Securing Energy Critical Elements and American Jobs Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 24, 2019)
Securing Energy Critical Elements and American Jobs Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to implement a program to assure the long-term, secure, and sustainable supply of energy critical elements to satisfy the national security, economic well-being, and industrial production needs of the United States.
Specifically, the bill
- promotes collaboration in the program to include opportunities for students and staff at institutions of higher education and international collaboration;
- requires DOE to develop and update a plan every two years for how it intends to carry out the program; and
- creates a Critical Materials Information Center to collect, catalogue, disseminate, and archive information that is generated by research and development activities under the program.
What just happenedMar 12, 2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 24, 2019
- Mar 12, 2020Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Energy Subcommittee - Mar 12, 2020Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Energy Subcommittee - Sep 24, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Sep 24, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy Subcommittee - Sep 24, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 24, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House