H.R. 981 — RARE Act of 2013

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(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.

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2013-03-06
Introduced in House
2013-03-06
Introduced in House
2013-03-06
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2013-03-07
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
2013-03-21
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2013-05-15
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
2013-05-15
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2013-05-15
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
2014-04-01
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-389.
2014-04-01
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-389.
2014-04-01
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 288.

RARE Act of 2013

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