S 714 · introduced · major
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025
- economy
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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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How might expanding the critical minerals definition to include DOE-designated materials affect mining companies' access to federal support programs?
- 02
What trade-offs exist between rapid USGS list updates and ensuring scientific consistency in critical minerals designations?
- 03
Which domestic industries would benefit most from aligned federal critical minerals lists, and what evidence supports prioritizing those sectors?
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Sponsor · R-UT
Mike Lee
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Introduced 2026-02-11
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Legislative timeline
2026-02-11 · senate · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 335.
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.
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.
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.
2025-03-12 · senate · Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-46.
2025-02-25 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-02-25 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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