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The House passed the Critical Mineral Dominance Act, a bill intended to speed up the mining of essential minerals on federal lands. The measure passed 224-195, largely along party lines.
This bill, known as the Critical Mineral Dominance Act (H.R. 4090), seeks to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign countries for materials like rare earth minerals. These minerals are vital for manufacturing smartphones, electric car batteries, and military equipment. The bill would speed up the permitting process for mining on federal lands and require agencies to cut regulations that slow down domestic production. This was a final vote on "passage," which is the last step a bill takes in the House of Representatives before being sent to the Senate. To pass, the bill needed a simple majority of the members present and voting. A "yea" vote was a vote to approve the bill and move it to the next stage of the legislative process. The bill passed with 224 votes in favor and 195 against. The support came almost entirely from Republicans, while most Democrats opposed the measure. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate passes it in the same form and the President signs it, the bill will become law.
The bill will be sent to the Senate, where it must be reviewed by a committee and voted on by the full chamber.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. The bill addresses national security and economic concerns regarding the U.S. supply chain for technology and defense components.
Who’s affected. Mining Companies: Would see faster permit approvals and reduced regulatory requirements for mining on federal land. · Technology Manufacturers: Could benefit from a more stable domestic supply of minerals used in electronics and batteries. · Environmental Groups: May have concerns regarding the potential for increased mining activity and reduced regulatory oversight on federal lands.
Democrats. Most Democrats voted against the bill, though seven broke with their party to support it.
Republicans. Republicans nearly unanimously supported the measure, seeing it as a way to boost energy independence and national security.
On Passage
Feb 4, 2026
The House passed the Critical Mineral Dominance Act, a bill intended to speed up the mining of essential minerals on federal lands.
The measure passed 224-195, largely along party lines.
This is a final vote in the House of Representatives to approve a bill. If it passes with a simple majority, it moves to the Senate for further action.
The bill will be sent to the Senate, where it must be reviewed by a committee and voted on by the full chamber.
The bill addresses national security and economic concerns regarding the U.S. supply chain for technology and defense components.
The vote followed strict party lines, with Republicans overwhelmingly supporting the bill and Democrats largely opposing it.
Most Democrats voted against the bill, though seven broke with their party to support it.
Republicans nearly unanimously supported the measure, seeing it as a way to boost energy independence and national security.
The single Independent member voted in favor of the bill.