H.R. 2785 · 117th Congress
Energy Resource Governance Initiative Act of 2021
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Adam Kinzinger
- Introduced
- 2021-04-22
- Latest action
- 2021-05-19 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
Energy Resource Governance Initiative Act of 2021
This bill establishes the Energy Resource Governance Initiative within the Department of State to promote responsible and sustainable mining practices through international collaboration.
The initiative must seek to foster integrated and resilient supply chains, responsible critical mineral sourcing, and mineral-sector good governance. It must also seek to minimize potential adverse impacts of increasing renewable energy demand on mineral-rich countries.