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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 755Strategic materials and reservesMetals

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

INTRO JAN 28· LAST ACTION MAR 4

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care about this bill because critical minerals and materials are essential for many aspects of modern life, from our smartphones and electric cars to national defense systems and renewable energy technologies. Currently, different government agencies might operate with slightly different understandings or lists of what constitutes a "critical" resource, which can create inefficiencies, delays, or conflicting policies.

If this bill becomes law, having one unified, regularly updated list would bring clarity and consistency to federal efforts related to these vital resources. This could lead to more coordinated strategies for securing supply chains, promoting domestic production, and investing in research, ultimately strengthening the U.S. economy and national security. If it doesn't pass, the current system of potentially disparate lists and definitions would continue, possibly leading to ongoing administrative complexities and less focused policy efforts on resources crucial for future technologies and industries.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to publish a single, combined "Critical Minerals and Materials List."

This creates a unified reference for all critical resources, eliminating potential discrepancies between different government lists.

PROVISION 02

Mandates that this combined list include all critical minerals designated by the Secretary of the Interior and all critical materials determined by the Secretary of Energy.

Ensures comprehensive coverage by integrating the expertise and designations of both key departments.

PROVISION 03

Requires the Secretary to update the combined list within 45 days whenever either the critical mineral or critical material designations are updated.

Guarantees the list remains current and reflects the latest assessments of critical resources.

PROVISION 04

Directs the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Energy to coordinate updates to the maximum extent possible.

Encourages inter-agency cooperation to maintain consistency and efficiency in resource identification.

PROVISION 05

Stipulates that all federal agencies must use the most recently published version of this combined list for programs involving critical minerals or materials.

Ensures a single, authoritative reference is used across the federal government, preventing confusion and streamlining policy implementation.

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ACTION TIMELINE

14 EVENTS

MAR 4

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

SENATE · CALENDARS

MAR 3

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

HOUSE · FLOOR

MAR 3

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2353-2356)

FLOOR

MAR 3

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 755.

FLOOR

BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 755

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedJan 28, 2025

Last actionMar 4, 2026

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025

House BillHR 755Strategic materials and reservesMetals

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2026

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STEP 4 OF 8

Introduced

In Committee

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Passed House

Passed Senate

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires the Secretary of the Interior to publish a single, combined "Critical Minerals and Materials List."

This creates a unified reference for all critical resources, eliminating potential discrepancies between different government lists.

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Mandates that this combined list include all critical minerals designated by the Secretary of the Interior and all critical materials determined by the Secretary of Energy.

Ensures comprehensive coverage by integrating the expertise and designations of both key departments.

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Requires the Secretary to update the combined list within 45 days whenever either the critical mineral or critical material designations are updated.

Guarantees the list remains current and reflects the latest assessments of critical resources.

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Directs the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Energy to coordinate updates to the maximum extent possible.

Encourages inter-agency cooperation to maintain consistency and efficiency in resource identification.

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Stipulates that all federal agencies must use the most recently published version of this combined list for programs involving critical minerals or materials.

Ensures a single, authoritative reference is used across the federal government, preventing confusion and streamlining policy implementation.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of the Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

Secretary must publish the initial Critical Minerals and Materials List.

Not later than 45 days after the date of update

Secretary must update the Critical Minerals and Materials List after a critical mineral designation is updated.

Not later than 45 days after the date of update

Secretary must update the Critical Minerals and Materials List after a critical material designation is updated.

GLOSSARY

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Critical Mineral: A non-fuel mineral that is essential to the economic or national security of the United States and has a supply chain that is vulnerable to disruption.
Critical Material: A non-fuel mineral, element, substance, or material determined by the Secretary of Energy to be important for national security or economic interests, often due to supply chain risks, as defined in the Energy Act of 2020.
Secretary: Refers to the Secretary of the Interior for critical mineral designations and the Secretary of Energy for critical material determinations, who will now jointly manage the combined list.
Harmonize: To bring different things into agreement or make them consistent with one another. In this bill, it means making the separate lists of critical minerals and materials work together as one.
Energy Act of 2020: A federal law that includes provisions related to energy research, development, and deployment, as well as the identification and management of critical minerals and materials.
Enactment Date: The date on which a bill officially becomes law after being passed by Congress and signed by the President.

ACTION TIMELINE

14 EVENTS

MAR 4

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

CALENDARS

MAR 3

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

FLOOR

MAR 3

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2353-2356)

FLOOR

MAR 3

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 755.

FLOOR

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