Congress·Reported·S. 714

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

Congress seeks to add Energy Department ‘critical materials’ to the federal critical minerals list

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Congress Moves to Unify DOI and DOE Critical Mineral Classifications

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Key Points

Congress would treat any item the Energy Department labels a “critical material” as a “critical mineral” too.
This mainly changes definitions and federal lists, so agencies and companies are working from the same playbook.
The Energy Department would have to add any newly named critical material to the official critical minerals list within 45 days.
This could affect which materials get faster attention for mining, processing, research, and supply planning tied to “critical minerals.”

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Mixed Impacts(1)

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Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Milestones

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Feb 11, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 335.

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

Feb 11, 2026Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-106.

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 30, 2025Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 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.

Mar 12, 2025Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

Mar 12, 2025Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-46.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 714

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 335.

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