House Passes Critical Mineral Dominance Act to Fast-Track Mining on Federal Lands
The House passed this bill in February 2026 and sent it to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. No action has taken place on this bill since February 2026. Because the Senate has not scheduled any work on this proposal for five months, the bill is currently stalled.
224–195
While the bill passed the House, it may face challenges in the Senate where some members might worry about the environmental impact of faster mining approvals.
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Many critical mineral deposits are located on or near tribal lands and sacred sites. Fast-tracking mining permits on federal land and rolling back environmental protections could threaten culturally significant areas, water sources, and treaty rights. The bill does not include specific consultation requirements with tribal nations despite the likely overlap with tribal interests.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 55). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1994)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 55). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1994)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 212 (Roll no. 54).
On Motion to Recommit
The House approved legislation that would accelerate mining on federal land despite objections from Democrats and conservation groups. The 'Critical Mineral Dominance Act' gives the administration 10 days to fast-track 'priority projects' and requires the rescinding of 'unduly burdensome' rules.
The House scheduled debate on H.R. 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act, which aims to codify Trump administration executive orders to boost domestic mining. The bill requires Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to report all mining permit applications and fast-track priority approvals.
The Trump administration announced new international partnerships to develop critical mineral sources, a move that complements the House-passed Critical Mineral Dominance Act. The legislation directs the Department of the Interior to expand mineral production on federal land to counter China.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Critical Mineral Dominance Act
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