Spent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and...
To ensure domestic sources of the critical mineral vanadium necessary for the steel, infrastructure, energy, and defense needs of the United States, and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to create an exemption for recycling spent petroleum catalysts and recovering critical minerals and metals, particularly vanadium, to support domestic sources needed for steel, infrastructure, energy, and defense industries. This bill aims to ensure that the U.S. has a reliable supply of critical minerals that are essential for various national needs.
This legislation would primarily affect businesses involved in recycling spent petroleum catalysts and the recovery of critical minerals. By providing an exemption, it encourages these activities, potentially increasing domestic production of critical minerals like vanadium.
As of February 12, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
