09/14/2016
https://www.congress.gov...
"Do you agree with the NAS conclusion that if we create a more transparent and open market for helium that better reflects a true price, it would provide additional economic incentives for private inve..."
"Our Nation's Federal helium reserve supplies nearly half of the helium used in the United States."
"But if we fail to act, and float off this helium cliff, we may be forced to rely on insecure and irregular helium supplies from foreign countries, such as Russia, Algeria, or Qatar, and pay dramatical..."
"Helium is not just used to fill balloons. It is critical in MRI machines, NASA rockets, high-tech manufacturing and various types of research."