Washington, Feb. 11 -- Congressman Pat Harrigan issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 3617 (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr3617rh/pdf/BILLS-119hr3617rh.pdf), the Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act, legislation to strengthen U.S. energy and national security by identifying and addressing critical vulnerabilities in America's mineral and energy supply chains.
"America should never be dependent on foreign adversaries for the materials that power our economy, our energy grid, or our military," said Congressman Harrigan. "Right now, too many of the minerals we rely on are controlled by countries that do not have our interests at heart. This bill takes a c...