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Lawmakers and witnesses debate policies to bolster U.S. copper supply, processing and recycling capacity
Summary
A congressional hearing explored ways to strengthen U.S. copper supply chains, including tax incentives, permitting reform and recycling expansion. Witnesses said the 45x production tax credit, clearer permitting timelines and greater domestic recycling could reduce reliance on foreign processing and help the grid.
A congressional hearing on U.S. copper supply chains opened with witnesses and members pressing for policies to expand domestic processing capacity, scale recycling and reduce dependence on foreign refining.
Dr. Bustamante, a witness and environmental expert, said the issue must be approached systemically: "One of the first things that we can do is try to look for solutions throughout the supply chain, including in managing the amount of extraction needed through smart use and efficiency," he told the panel. He urged stronger permitting and community benefit agreements to "build…
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