Lisa Murkowski

Pentagon to Deliver Report on Domestic Processing of Seafloor Nodules by March 1 as President Biden Signs NDAA

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Under the National Defense Authorization Act (FY24) now signed into law by President Biden, the House Armed Services Committee directs the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy to submit a report assessing the domestic processing of seafloor polymetallic nodules by March 1, 2024.

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Under the National Defense Authorization Act (FY24) now signed into law by President Biden, the House Armed Services Committee directs the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy to submit a report assessing the domestic processing of seafloor polymetallic nodules by March 1, 2024.
The news comes as American and allied auto and battery makers struggle to secure supplies of critical battery metals that comply with guidelines for incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act.
NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TMC the metals company Inc. (Nasdaq: TMC) (“TMC” or the “Company”), an explorer of the world’s largest estimated undeveloped source of critical battery metals, today welcomed the passage of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law and the inclusion of provisions directing the Department of Defense to submit a report to the House Armed Services Committee assessing the domestic processing of seafloor polymetallic nodules by March 1, 2024.
In a letter to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, Laura D. Taylor-Kale, the Members wrote: “The applicant seems to have the ability to produce battery-grade materials at commercial facilities in North America at pilot scale.

Thirty-One Members of Congress Call Upon Pentagon to Develop Plan for Processing Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodules

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

In a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III and the Pentagon, thirty-one Members of Congress urged the Department of Defense to “explore every avenue to strengthen our rare earth and critical mineral supply chains”, emphasizing “the importance of evaluating and planning for seabed mining as a new vector of competition...”.

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In a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III and the Pentagon, thirty-one Members of Congress urged the Department of Defense to “explore every avenue to strengthen our rare earth and critical mineral supply chains”, emphasizing “the importance of evaluating and planning for seabed mining as a new vector of competition...”.
The news comes as American and allied auto and battery makers struggle to secure supplies of critical battery metals that comply with guidelines for incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act.
In their letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, dated December 7, 2023, Members of Congress — including Representatives Robert Wittman (R-VA) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) — highlight the strategic importance of polymetallic nodules, particularly in light of China's accelerating investment in the seafloor mineral space.
In a letter to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, Laura D. Taylor-Kale, the Members wrote: “The applicant seems to have the ability to produce battery-grade materials at commercial facilities in North America at pilot scale.

U.S. Senators Push for UNCLOS Ratification as Members of Congress Call for ISA to Adopt Seafloor Mining Regulations

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The U.S. faces an acute shortage of domestic supply and processing of critical lithium-ion battery cathode materials like cobalt, nickel and manganese.

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The U.S. faces an acute shortage of domestic supply and processing of critical lithium-ion battery cathode materials like cobalt, nickel and manganese.
In a letter to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, Laura D. Taylor-Kale, the members wrote: “Securing the U.S. critical mineral supply chain is a national security imperative.
To counter China’s growing hold on the global supply chain, it is essential that the United States secure its own innovative supply of critical metals.
The applicant seems to have the ability to produce battery-grade materials at commercial facilities in North America at pilot scale.

AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. Issues Statement on U.S. Government Funding Bill

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Monday, December 16, 2019

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Moving forward, we will work with the FDA and USDA on how to comply with this vague new language, which was inserted by Senator Lisa Murkowski as an appropriations rider.

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Moving forward, we will work with the FDA and USDA on how to comply with this vague new language, which was inserted by Senator Lisa Murkowski as an appropriations rider.
AquaBounty is a leader in the field of land-based aquaculture and the use of technology for improving its productivity and sustainability.
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Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements.

MAZON Outraged That Congress Yet Again Ignores The Needs Of Hungry Military Families By Not Including The Military Family Basic Needs Allowance Provision In The FY2020 NDAA Bill

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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The Military Family Basic Needs Allowance is a bipartisan provision that was included in the House NDAA and championed by Representatives Susan Davis (D-CA) and Don Young (R-AK), along with Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).

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The Military Family Basic Needs Allowance is a bipartisan provision that was included in the House NDAA and championed by Representatives Susan Davis (D-CA) and Don Young (R-AK), along with Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).
Our provision, the Military Family Basic Needs Allowance, would have providedmuch-needed support to military families who struggle financially,and must regularly rely on food pantries.
We will not give up in our pursuit of viable solutions to food insecurity facing military families.
The NDAA Conference Report without the Military Family Basic Needs Allowance provision leaves our military and our country weaker and hungrier than before.

American Elements CEO Michael Silver Testifies Today Before U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --American Elements CEO Michael Silver will give written testimony on Critical Minerals & Renewables/Solar Energy before Senator Lisa Murkowski Committee on Energy & Natural Resources on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --American Elements CEO Michael Silver will give written testimony on Critical Minerals & Renewables/Solar Energy before Senator Lisa Murkowski Committee on Energy & Natural Resources on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Silver will lay out the global supply chain for the minerals critical to solar panel production.
He is expected to propose that the Committee request the White House and Trade Rep include in U.S.-China trade negotiations a provision requiring China to maintain the same price for mined minerals inside and outside of China.
"It's this price differential that will prevent America from developing a solar energy industry," Silver has stated.
For more information about American Elements and its product catalog of advanced materials, visit https://www.americanelements.com .