CHARM Act
In committeeCoordinating and Harnessing America’s Recovery of Minerals Act or the CHARM Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish and carry out a national strategy for recovering critical minerals from discarded materials. Critical minerals are defined as any mineral, element, substance, or material designated as critical by the U.S. Geological Survey because it is essential to U.S. economic or national security, has a vulnerable supply chain, and serves an essential function in manufacturing a product. The EPA must report to Congress every two years on its actions, plans, and recommendations relating to the national strategy.
Sep 16, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The CHARM Act aims to establish a National Critical Mineral Recovery Strategy to coordinate federal efforts in recovering critical minerals from discarded materials. It mandates the EPA Administrator to develop this strategy in consultation with other federal agencies and requires biennial reporting to Congress. The bill outlines specific goals for identifying and expanding recovery opportunities while minimizing environmental risks.