IntroducedFiled Jul 29, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R)
Latest Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 24, 2026
Summary
The RESCUE Act changes the definition of a “critical project” in the FAST Act to include activities that extract, recover, or process rare earth elements, minerals covered by the 1872 Mining Law, and micro‑fine carbon from coal or its waste streams. New permitting rules will apply to projects dealing with acid‑mine drainage, mine tailings, coal waste, and related by‑products, expanding federal oversight. The aim is to secure domestic supplies of materials essential for clean‑energy and defense technologies.
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