To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to require the Secretary of the Interior to include the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultations regarding designations of critical minerals, elements, substances, and materials.
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Passed HouseMr. Curtis (for himself and Ms. DeGette) introduced the following …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the Energy Act of 2020 to require the Secretary of HHS be consulted on critical minerals designations and assessments, recognizing the importance of critical minerals in healthcare applications.
Who Benefits and How
Healthcare sector input on critical mineral needs is formalized. Medical device and pharmaceutical industries gain voice in minerals policy. Critical minerals list reflects healthcare uses.
Who Bears the Burden and How
HHS must participate in critical minerals consultations. No significant new costs.
Key Provisions
- Adds HHS Secretary to critical minerals consultation requirements
- Applies to paragraphs 4(C) and 5(A) of Energy Act section 7002
- Recognizes healthcare importance of critical minerals
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires HHS consultation on critical minerals list
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Ensure healthcare needs inform critical minerals policy"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of HHS
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