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Amendments · SAMDT 3712
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3712
To allow the Secretary of the Interior to enter into memoranda of understanding for the purpose of scientific and technical cooperation in the mapping of critical minerals and rare earth elements.
PROPOSED OCT 9· LAST ACTION OCT 9
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
OCT 9
“Amendment SA 3712 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment allows the Department of the Interior to partner with other organizations or countries to study and map where critical minerals and rare earth elements are located. These materials are essential for high-tech electronics and defense equipment, and this plan aims to improve the government's data on where to find them.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Encourages scientific cooperation
It allows the U.S. to work more closely with experts to find and map essential materials used in batteries and electronics.
POINT 02
Focuses on 'Critical Minerals'
These are materials that the U.S. currently relies on imports for, which can be a risk if supply chains are interrupted.
POINT 03
Uses formal agreements (MOUs)
Setting up a standard process for these agreements helps the government act faster when new research opportunities arise.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSOCT 9
Amendment SA 3712 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
OCT 9
Amendment SA 3712 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Coons to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7074-7086)
OCT 9
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3712 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Coons to Amendment SA 3748.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 3712
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusADOPTED
ProposedOct 9, 2025
SubmittedSep 2, 2025
Last actionOct 9, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3712
To allow the Secretary of the Interior to enter into memoranda of understanding for the purpose of scientific and technical cooperation in the mapping of critical minerals and rare earth elements.
PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025· SUBMITTED SEP 2, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 9, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
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DAYS SINCE ACTION
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