S.598

Unearth Innovation Act

Introduced·2/13/25

Unearth Innovation Act establishes a mineral and mining innovation program within the Department of Energy.

The Unearth Innovation Act establishes a mineral and mining innovation program within the Department of Energy to advance domestic mineral resources, economic growth, and national security. The Act mandates the Secretary of Energy to establish this initiative within 180 days of enactment. The program focuses on research, development, deployment, and commercialization of technologies and practices for mineral exploration, extraction, processing, recycling, and reprocessing.

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Energy And Natural Resources Committee
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History

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.