Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

Bill Number: H.R. 755
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Energy
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2026-03-04: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.
Last Updated: 2026-06-11T23:26:38Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose The legislation amends the Energy Act of 2020 to create a single unified list that combines critical minerals and critical materials, aiming to improve consistency in how federal programs identify and manage these resources.

Key Provisions

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to publish a new "Critical Minerals and Materials List" within 45 days of the bill's enactment.
The list must include all critical minerals designated by the Secretary of the Interior and all critical materials designated by the Secretary of Energy.
Directs updates to the combined list within 45 days of any change to either the critical minerals or critical materials lists.
Mandates coordination between the two Secretaries to align update timing when possible.
Requires federal agencies that reference the definitions of "critical mineral" or "critical material" to use the most recent version of the combined list for program administration.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Introduces a new subsection (o) in Section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 that establishes the unified list.
Replaces separate tracking of critical minerals and critical materials with a single reference list for federal use.
Adds a requirement for agencies to adopt the latest published version rather than maintaining independent lists.

Potential Impacts

Government agencies: Streamlines operations for the Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, and other agencies by reducing duplication in list management and requiring coordinated updates.
Citizens and industries: May affect sectors such as mining, energy production, and manufacturing by providing clearer, consistent criteria for what qualifies as critical resources.
International relations: Supports more uniform U.S. policy on resource security, which could influence trade and supply chain decisions involving foreign sources of these materials.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Department of the Interior and Department of Energy (primary list maintainers).
Other federal agencies that incorporate the definitions by reference.
Private sector entities in mining, energy, technology, and manufacturing that rely on federal critical resource designations for permits, funding, or regulations.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

The changes are administrative in nature and do not alter constitutional powers or create new regulatory authority.
The bill focuses on procedural consistency without introducing new penalties or enforcement mechanisms.

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Sponsor

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Cosponsors (13)

Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8], Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14], Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4], Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]

Recent Actions

2026-03-04: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.
2026-03-03: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2026-03-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-03-03: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2353-2354)
2026-03-03: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2353-2354)
2026-03-03: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 755.
2026-03-03: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2353-2356)
2026-03-03: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-02-24: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.
2026-02-24: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-519.
2026-02-24: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-519.
2026-02-11: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2026-02-11: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-01-28: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2025-01-28: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 — issued 2026-03-03 — PDF (6 pages)
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 — issued 2025-01-28 — PDF (2 pages)
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 — issued 2026-03-04 — PDF (6 pages)
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 — issued 2026-02-24 — PDF (6 pages)