HR 7523
Spent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:42 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Spent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption Act, aims to boost domestic production of vanadium, a critical mineral used in steel and other industries. It seeks to exempt facilities that recycle spent petroleum catalyst – a common byproduct of oil refining – from certain environmental regulations, allowing them to recover valuable metals like vanadium and other critical minerals. The goal is to reduce reliance on foreign sources, particularly China and Russia, and strengthen the U.S. supply chain for essential materials.
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