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Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-755| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (13)
Celeste Maloy (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8446
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-714
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-106.
Feb 11, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 11, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 24, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.
Feb 24, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-519.
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 3, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2353-2356)
Mar 3, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 755.
Mar 3, 2026
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)
Mar 3, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2353-2354)
Mar 3, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8446
    Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-714
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-106.


  • February 11, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 11, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 24, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.


  • February 24, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-519.


  • March 3, 2026
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 3, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2353-2356)


  • March 3, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 755.


  • March 3, 2026
    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)


  • March 3, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2353-2354)


  • March 3, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 3, 2026
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • March 4, 2026
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.

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Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-755| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8446
Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-714
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-106.
Feb 11, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 11, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 24, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.
Feb 24, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-519.
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 3, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2353-2356)
Mar 3, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 755.
Mar 3, 2026
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)
Mar 3, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2353-2354)
Mar 3, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8446
    Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-714
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-106.


  • February 11, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 11, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 24, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.


  • February 24, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-519.


  • March 3, 2026
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 3, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2353-2356)


  • March 3, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 755.


  • March 3, 2026
    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)


  • March 3, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2353-2354)


  • March 3, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 3, 2026
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • March 4, 2026
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (13)
Celeste Maloy (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
MetalsMiningStrategic materials and reserves