Congress·Reported·S. 1463

Finding ORE Act

Critical Minerals: International Mapping Partnerships

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Part of: U.S. and Allies Strengthen Global Critical Mineral Security and Mapping

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Key Points

This bill allows the Department of the Interior to work with other countries to find and map 'critical minerals' and 'rare earth elements.' These materials are essential for making high-tech products like smartphones, electric vehicle batteries, and military equipment.
The U.S. Geological Survey would lead the effort, partnering with countries that have these resources. Companies based in the United States or allied countries would get the first chance to develop any new mineral sites found through these partnerships.
The goal is to make supply chains more secure by helping friendly nations find their own resources. It also requires that the mapping data collected be protected so it cannot be accessed by countries that are not allies of the United States.
The government would provide technical training, scientific data analysis, and educational support to partner countries. This helps those nations manage their resources while ensuring the U.S. has a steady supply of the materials needed for modern technology.

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Milestones

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Jun 18, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 93.

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

Jun 18, 2025Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

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.

Jun 5, 2025Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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 10, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Apr 10, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Finding ORE Act

Bill NumberS 1463

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 93.

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D: 1R: 3

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