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H.R. 4481

Securing Energy Critical Elements and American Jobs Act of 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.

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Energy Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  4. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Energy Subcommittee
  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Securing Energy Critical Elements and American Jobs Act of 2019 — Informed