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Boosting Domestic Mineral Mining: Jobs, Supply Chains, and National Security

This act aims to increase the domestic production of critical minerals in the U.S., potentially creating new jobs and strengthening the economy. It will accelerate the approval process for mining projects and reduce bureaucracy, which could impact raw material availability and product prices. Additionally, it seeks to lessen the nation's reliance on imports, enhancing national security.
Key points
Expediting approval for mining projects on federal lands, potentially shortening the time for new investments to begin.
Identifying and prioritizing federal lands with mining potential, which could lead to new discoveries and increased production.
Reviewing and eliminating burdensome regulations to streamline processes and reduce costs for mining operations.
Accelerating geological mapping efforts across the U.S. to discover new deposits, aiming for long-term raw material security.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-02-04
53%
For 224
Against 195
Abstain 0
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Status: Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4090
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Process start date: 2025-06-23
Voting date: 2026-02-04
Voting no: 55
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Critical Mineral Dominance Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4090.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expediting approval for mining projects on federal lands, potentially shortening the time for new investments to begin.
  • Identifying and prioritizing federal lands with mining potential, which could lead to new discoveries and increased production.
  • Reviewing and eliminating burdensome regulations to streamline processes and reduce costs for mining operations.
  • Accelerating geological mapping efforts across the U.S. to discover new deposits, aiming for long-term raw material security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 55). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1994)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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