119th Congress
H.R. 9617
CHARM Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Gary J. Palmer(R-AL)
- Introduced
- Jul 9, 2026
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Paul Tonko (D-NY)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Sep 16, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. - Sep 15, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Sep 15, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5676-5677) - Sep 15, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. - Sep 15, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9617. - Sep 15, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5676-5678) - Sep 15, 2026 · House
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Sep 14, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 719. - Sep 14, 2026 · House
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-820. - Jul 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0. - Jul 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jul 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jul 14, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. - Jul 14, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jul 9, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Jul 9, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. - Jul 9, 2026
Introduced in House