HB4996: Critical Materials Processing Technology Testbed Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To establish a Critical Materials Processing Technology Testbed Capability, and for other purposes.
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This bill creates a testing facility, called a testbed, for processing critical materials used in clean energy and technology. Critical materials include rare earth elements and other minerals essential for batteries, magnets, and electronics. The testbed will help develop and improve ways to extract, refine, and recycle these materials domestically. The bill is currently introduced in Congress and awaits review.
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HB4996: Critical Materials Processing Technology Testbed Act