House Energy and Commerce panel to examine critical mineral recovery legislation

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Highlights

The House Subcommittee on Environment will hold a June 24, 2026 hearing to consider multiple bills supporting critical mineral recovery, recycling, and domestic supply.
Legislation under discussion includes the Streamlining Critical Mineral Permitting Act, Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025, and Securing America's Mineral Supply Act, targeting regulatory barriers and domestic onshoring.
Policy changes from these bills may impact project development timelines and investments in mining, recycling, and remediation sectors as U.S. seeks to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.

June 24 hearing agenda and legislation

As announced by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled Trash to Treasure: Examining Legislation to Support Domestic Critical Mineral Recovery and Recycling on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. ET in the Rayburn House Office Building.

Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie and Subcommittee Chairman Gary Palmer say critical minerals underpin U.S. energy, manufacturing and national security priorities. They say the hearing is intended to help shape a framework for stronger mineral infrastructure, more materials recycling and cleanup of contaminated sites while opening additional domestic sources of supply.

The panel is set to consider several measures, including the Streamlining Critical Mineral Permitting Act, the Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025, the Securing America's Mineral Supply Act and the Spent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption Act. Other draft bills on battery recycling, mineral recovery coordination and environmental monitoring are also listed for discussion.

Supply chain and industrial policy implications

The hearing reflects a broader push in Washington to reduce reliance on foreign critical mineral supply chains as the U.S. expands domestic manufacturing tied to energy technologies and other industrial sectors. The committee frames the legislation as part of an effort to remove regulatory barriers, support onshoring and strengthen competitiveness with China.

For mining, recycling and environmental remediation industries, the proposals could affect project development timelines, reclamation activity and investment in recovery technologies if they advance. The hearing is open to the public and press and is scheduled to be livestreamed on the committee's website.

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