The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 aims to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to expand the scope of materials considered critical. Specifically, it modifies the definition of a "critical mineral" to include any substance designated as a critical material by the Secretary of Energy. This legislation further mandates that, within 45 days of the Secretary of Energy identifying a non-fuel mineral, element, substance, or material as a critical material, the Secretary responsible for critical minerals must update the official list to include it. The primary goal is to ensure that materials deemed vital for energy and other sectors by the Department of Energy are consistently recognized and listed as critical minerals, streamlining policy and resource management.