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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 755

Critical Minerals: Creating a Single Official List

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

26 days ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Congress Moves to Unify DOI and DOE Critical Mineral Classifications
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Scheduled for House Floor Vote

This bill is on the House floor schedule this week under suspension of the rules.

Legislative Progress

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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

3 milestones17 actions
Mar 4, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.

Mar 3, 2026House

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Mar 3, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 3, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Mar 3, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 755
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(13)
D: 6R: 7

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