CHARM Act
119-HR-9617119th CongressIntroduced Jul 9, 2026Environmental Protection
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6](R-AL-6)1 cosponsor
Summary
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.
Subjects
Congressional oversightMetalsSolid waste and recyclingStrategic materials and reserves
Actions (19)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 16, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5676-5677)
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 15, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9617.
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5676-5678)
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 719.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-820.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-820.
Sep 14, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
Jul 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 20, 2026House committee actions
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 14, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 9, 2026House floor actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jul 9, 2026House committee actions
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2026Library of Congress