Legislative Efforts to Secure Critical Minerals Access
The House has passed multiple pieces of critical minerals legislation during the 119th Congress. On Jan. 28, 2025, Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) introduced the Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 (H.R. 755). The bill passed the House by voice vote on March 3, 2026, so no record of individual votes was made. On May 29, 2025, Rep. John James (R-Mich.) introduced the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act (H.R. 3617). The House passed the bill on Feb. 11, 2026, by a vote of 223 to 206. On June 23, 2025, Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced the Critical Mineral Dominance Act…
