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S 714 · introduced · major

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

What this bill does

  • The bill expands the definition of critical minerals to include materials designated by the Department of Energy.
  • Mining companies, manufacturers, and energy producers relying on critical materials are affected by eligibility for federal support.
  • USGS must update its critical minerals list within 45 days of any DOE designation to align the two lists.

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    How might expanding the critical minerals definition to include DOE-designated materials affect mining companies' access to federal support programs?

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    What trade-offs exist between rapid USGS list updates and ensuring scientific consistency in critical minerals designations?

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    Which domestic industries would benefit most from aligned federal critical minerals lists, and what evidence supports prioritizing those sectors?

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Mike Lee

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Introduced 2026-02-11

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2026-02-11 · senate · Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 335.

  2. 2026-02-11 · senate · Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-106.

  3. 2026-02-11 · Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-106.

  4. 2025-04-30 · senate · Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. 2025-03-12 · senate · Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-46.

  6. 2025-02-25 · senate · IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  7. 2025-02-25 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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