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Critical Minerals: Creating a Single Official List

Also known as: Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

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Key Points

  • This bill combines two separate government lists of important minerals and materials into one master list. Right now, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Energy sometimes use different definitions for what is considered 'critical,' which can be confusing for businesses and researchers.
  • The new 'Critical Minerals and Materials List' will include substances like lithium, cobalt, and other elements used to make high-tech products, batteries, and energy systems. Having one unified list ensures that every government agency is following the same rules.
  • Once this bill becomes law, the government must publish the first combined list within 45 days. They are also required to update the list quickly whenever a new mineral or material is added or removed in the future to keep the information current.
  • This change is important because many federal programs, such as special grants or faster permit processing, depend on whether a material is officially labeled as 'critical.' A single list makes it easier for companies to know if they qualify for government support or specific regulations.

Milestones

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Feb 24, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.

Feb 24, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-519.

Feb 11, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Feb 11, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jan 28, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 755
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.

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(13)
D: 6R: 7

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