HR2969Referred to Committee

Finding ORE Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-17
Introduced
11
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Robert J. Wittman
Robert J. Wittman
Republican · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.1% (538 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (11)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Subcommittee Hearings Held

2026-02-24

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish a program to help develop and commercialize rare earth element and critical mineral extraction and processing technologies in the United States. The legislation aims to reduce American dependence on foreign sources of these materials, which are essential for manufacturing electronics, renewable energy equipment, and military hardware. It would likely provide funding and support to companies and researchers working on domestic mining and refining operations.

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Subjects

Energy
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