Bill · H.R. 9617· House(119-HR-9617)
CHARM Act
- Introduced
- 7/9/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Gary Palmer
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Coordinating and Harnessing America's Recovery of Minerals Act or the CHARM Act. It amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate a National Critical Mineral Recovery Strategy. The strategy focuses on recovering critical minerals from discarded materials, including mining and metal processing waste. The Administrator must consult with other federal agencies while developing and carrying out this strategy. A report detailing the strategy and related activities must be sent to specific congressional committees and made publicly available every two years.
Yes· 3 of 20
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The act specifically directs the EPA to minimize risks to human health and the environment during recovery.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+5
Critical minerals are essential for green technology, and this act helps secure their supply.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
Requires the EPA to provide public reports every two years on the strategy and activities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 adding new section 2009(a)(2)(H): This provision identifies opportunities to recover critical minerals from discarded materials in a manner that minimizes risk to human health and the environment, which could protect the public.
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Section 2 adding new section 2009(b)(1): This requires the Administrator to make the strategy and activity reports publicly available, keeping citizens informed about what the government is doing.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people explicitly identified in the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Students+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+4Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 9/16/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 9/15/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5676-5677)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9617.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5676-5678)
- Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 9/14/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-820.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 719.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
- 7/20/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 7/14/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 7/9/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York