Federal · 119th Congress
CHARM Act
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection
Summary
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.
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Other titles3
To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate a National Critical Mineral Recovery Strategy, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
CHARM ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Coordinating and Harnessing America’s Recovery of Minerals ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history16
Sep 16, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5676-5677)
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9617.
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5676-5678)
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 14, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 719.
Sep 14, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-820.
Jul 21, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
Jul 21, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 20, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 14, 2026
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 16, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 15, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 14, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 9, 2026