Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Revision Act of 1979
Public Law 96-41 · H.R. 2154 · 96th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jul 30, 1979 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Charles Bennett (D-FL-3)
Cosponsors (8): Rep. Jack Brinkley, Rep. Robert Mollohan,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Revision Act of 1979 - Amends the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act to vest within the President the authority to determine which materials are strategic and critical and the quantity to be stockpiled.
Establishes guidelines for the President to follow in making such determinations.
Prohibits the use of any funds for the acquisition of stockpile material unless funds for such acquisition have been authorized by law except where such funds are used for refining, processing, or rotational purposes. Provides that funds appropriated for such acquisition and for transportation related to such acquisition shall remain available for five fiscal years. Requires that disposals from stockpile be specifically authorized by law.
Directs the President to encourage the use of barter in acquiring and disposing of strategic and critical materials.
Sets forth practices and procedures for the procurement or disposal of stockpile materials.
Authorizes the President to dispose of stockpiled materials upon a determination that such disposal is required for national defense purposes, in time of war, or during a national emergency.
Directs the President to make scientific, technological, and economic investigations of domestic ores and minerals which are found in inadequate quantities or grades in order to develop new domestic sources for such substances, to devise new methods for the treatment and utilization of lower grade reserves of such materials, and to develop substitutes for such essential ores and mineral products.
Establishes the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund within the Treasury to fund the acquisition of stockpile materials. Requires moneys to remain in such fund: (1) until appropriated; or (2) for three fiscal years after the year received after which the moneys will be transferred to the Treasury's miscellaneous receipts.
Authorizes the President to appoint advisory committees to advise the President with respect to the acquisition, transportation, storage, security, and disposal of stockpile materials.
Directs the President to send a report every six months to the Congress with respect to the acquisition and disposal of stockpile materials including a statement of the financial status of the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- Jul 30, 1979Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 96-41.
- Jul 18, 1979PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jul 17, 1979PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jul 13, 1979Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- Jun 13, 1979FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Jun 6, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Armed Services Committee
- Mar 21, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Armed Services Committee
- Mar 19, 1979FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Mar 15, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Armed Services Committee
- Feb 15, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Armed Services Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.