Congress·Reported·H.R. 1501

Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

Mining: Faster Federal Permitting for New Mines

Feb 24·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Congress Moves to Fast-Track Domestic Mining and Streamline Permitting

Next up: The House

The Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 has moved out of committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full House of Representatives. While the bill reached this milestone on June 8, 2026, it is not guaranteed a spot on the schedule because House leaders decide which bills get a final vote. It is currently active but faces a difficult path to becoming law.

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Key Points

This bill aims to speed up the federal approval process for new mining projects in the United States. It adds mining to a special list of industries that qualify for a more coordinated and faster government review process.
By including mining in the FAST Act, companies can get through the environmental review and permitting stages more quickly. This is designed to help new mines start operations sooner by reducing the time spent waiting for different government agencies to finish their paperwork.
The bill also blocks a specific government council from finishing a rule that would have limited which mining projects are eligible for this fast-track process. This ensures that a wider range of mining activities can benefit from the streamlined rules.
This policy matters because it could increase the domestic production of minerals used in everything from electronics to cars. However, some may worry that faster reviews could lead to less oversight of how these mines affect the local environment.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jun 9, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 601.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Jun 9, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-691.

Apr 21, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 16.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Apr 21, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 21, 2026House

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 1501

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 601.

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