To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a global rare earth element assessment, and for other purposes.
Resource Assessment of Rare Earths Act of 2011 or RARE Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the United States 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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