Bipartisan lawmakers propose DOE pilot funding domestic critical mineral processing to strengthen supply chains and national security.
Quiver AI Summary
New bill introduced: Reps. Betty McCollum and Matt Van Epps said they have introduced the “Critical Materials Future Act,” a bipartisan, bicameral bill. It would create a Department of Energy pilot program to help finance domestic critical material processing projects.
What the proposal would do: The release says the bill would give the Energy Secretary authority to use tools such as contracts for differences and advanced market commitments, and would require a study on how those tools affect markets and processing projects.
Context cited by sponsors: The lawmakers said critical minerals are used in products such as batteries, smartphones and defense technologies, and argued that expanding U.S. processing capacity could reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The release also notes a Senate companion bill has been introduced.
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Betty McCollum Fundraising
Betty McCollum recently disclosed $33.9K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on July 30th, 2026. This was the 762nd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 51.3% came from individual donors.
McCollum disclosed $103.9K of spending. This was the 630th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
McCollum disclosed $498.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 454th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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Betty McCollum Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Betty McCollum:
- H.R.8016: Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026
- H.R.7545: Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
- H.R.5521: Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
- H.R.5328: Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025
- H.R.2977: MRRRI Act
- H.R.2976: Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act
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2026 Minnesota's 4th Congressional District Election
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