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Deep-sea mining and U.S. minerals

The subcommittee examines whether deep-sea mining could expand American mineral production.

Tue, Apr 29, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 11:58 AM ETLongworth House Office Building, Room 1324Longworth 1324

CHAIRPaul A. Gosar R-AZ-9
Maxine Dexter D-OR-3
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HOURS
1:53
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
10
STORIES
0

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OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 1:52:41
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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses: 2 from business and trade groups, 1 from an advocacy group or think tank, and 1 academic.

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The subcommittee

10 members · 6 Republicans, 4 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Gerard BarronCEO and Chairman, The Metals CompanyFirst appearance
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  • Oliver GunasekaraCEO and Co-Founder, Impossible MetalsFirst appearance
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  • Duncan CurrieLegal Advisor, Deep Sea Conservation CenterFirst appearance
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  • Dr. Thomas PeacockProfessor of Mechanical Engineering, Director, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)APR 29, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 11:58 AM
  3. Video posted (done)APR 29, 2025 · 11:58 AM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED APR 3

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