CHARM Act

Sponsored byRep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL· Introduced 9 juillet 2026

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

16 septembre 2026·5 days ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 10 septembre 2026

Coordinating and Harnessing America’s Recovery of Minerals Act or the CHARM Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish and carry out a national strategy for recovering critical minerals from discarded materials. Critical minerals are defined as any mineral, element, substance, or material designated as critical by the U.S. Geological Survey because it is essential to U.S. economic or national security, has a vulnerable supply chain, and serves an essential function in manufacturing a product.

The EPA must report to Congress every two years on its actions, plans, and recommendations relating to the national strategy.

Timeline

19 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
16 septembre 2026 · IntroReferral
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9617.
15 septembre 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
15 septembre 2026 · Floor
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
15 septembre 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
15 septembre 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
15 septembre 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
15 septembre 2026 · Floor
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
15 septembre 2026 · Floor
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-820.
14 septembre 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-820.
14 septembre 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 719.
14 septembre 2026 · Calendars
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-820.
14 septembre 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-820.
14 septembre 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 719.
14 septembre 2026 · Calendars
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-820.
14 septembre 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
21 juillet 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
21 juillet 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
21 juillet 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
21 juillet 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
21 juillet 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL

Cosponsors

Democrat1100%

Democrat:Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]NY

Classification

Policy area

Environmental Protection

Legislative subjects

Congressional oversightMetalsSolid waste and recyclingStrategic materials and reserves

Committees

Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To9 Jul 2026
- Markup By20 Jul 2026
- Markup By21 Jul 2026
- Environment Subcommittee
  - Referred to9 Jul 2026
  - Markup by14 Jul 2026
  - Reported by14 Jul 2026

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