Securing America’s Midstream Critical Materials Processing of 2024

HR 9898 requires the Department of Energy to lead a federal task force that will analyze U.S. critical materials processing capacity and report to Congress within one year. The report must identify supply chain gaps, assess regulatory barriers (like Clean Air Act compliance), and evaluate opportunities for foreign investment from allied nations. It also mandates a GAO review of how current policies and permitting processes hinder domestic investment in processing critical minerals used in clean energy and technology. The bill directly affects federal agencies, domestic processing industries, and potential foreign investors seeking to build U.S. facilities.