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Bill113th CongressFiled Mar 6, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 981

RARE Act of 2013

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What it doesSummary reported to house without amendment (Apr 1, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Resource Assessment of Rare Earths Act of 2013 or RARE Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), to submit a comprehensive report on global rare earth element resources and the potential future global supply of such resources.

Requires the report to include recommendations on areas of need for future geologic research related to rare earth elements and other minerals that are critical based on the impact of a potential supply restriction and the likelihood of one.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2016.

What just happenedApr 1, 2014

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 288.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4](D-GA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 D
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  • Reported in HouseApr 1, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseMar 6, 2013
  1. Apr 1, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 288.

  2. Apr 1, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-389.

  3. Apr 1, 2014Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-389.

  4. May 15, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  5. May 15, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. May 15, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

  7. Mar 21, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  8. Mar 7, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

  9. Mar 6, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  10. Mar 6, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Mar 6, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House without amendmentApr 1, 201479

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Resource Assessment of Rare Earths Act of 2013 or RARE Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), to submit a comprehensive report on global rare earth element resources and the potential future global supply of such resources.

Requires the report to include recommendations on areas of need for future geologic research related to rare earth elements and other minerals that are critical based on the impact of a potential supply restriction and the likelihood of one.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2016.

Introduced in HouseMar 6, 2013

Resource Assessment of Rare Earths Act of 2013 or RARE Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), to submit a comprehensive report on global rare earth element resources and the potential future global supply of such resources.

Requires the report to include recommendations on areas of need for future geologic research related to rare earth elements and other minerals that are critical based on the impact of a potential supply restriction and the likelihood of one.

RARE Act of 2013 — Informed