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HR 4090 119th Congress House Energy Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits Economic performance and conditions Geography and mapping Government studies and investigations Metals Mining Supply chain

Critical Mineral Dominance Act

Introduced: June 23, 2025 Introduced by: Stauber, Pete Republican · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 5, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 4, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 4, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 55). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1994)
Feb 4, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 55). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1994)
Feb 4, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 212 (Roll no. 54).
Feb 4, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2009-2010)
Feb 4, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4090, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 4, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 4, 2026
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2002)
Feb 4, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 4, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4090.
Feb 4, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 142 and H.R. 4090. The resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 142 and H.R. 4090 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 4090.
Feb 4, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1032. (consideration: CR H1993-2002)
Feb 3, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1032 passed House.
Feb 3, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1032 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 142 and H.R. 4090. The resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 142 and H.R. 4090 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 4090.
Nov 25, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 337.
Nov 25, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-387.
Sep 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.
Sep 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 17, 2025
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Sep 3, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 2, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 4, 2026 House · vote #55 On Passage Passed 224–195 See who voted →
Feb 4, 2026 House · vote #54 On Motion to Recommit Failed 209–212 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Critical Mineral Dominance Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to address mineral supply chain vulnerabilities, including by accelerating and expanding mineral production on federal land (i.e., National Forest System land, public lands, and any land that may be leased for the exploration, development, or production of hardrock minerals).

Interior must (1) identify priority mining projects on federal lands that can be immediately approved, and (2) take all necessary and appropriate steps to expedite those projects.

Interior must also identify active, inactive, or proposed mining projects on federal land that have the potential to (1) increase production of hardrock minerals or their byproducts, (2) expand existing operations to include such byproducts, or (3) produce hardrock minerals from mine tailings or coal byproducts. 

Further, Interior must identify certain federal land with potential for hardrock mining. Interior must prioritize identifying land where a mining project (1) can most quickly be fully permitted and operational, and (2) would have the greatest potential effect on the robustness of the domestic mineral supply chain.

Interior must (1) suspend, revise, or rescind agency actions that place undue burdens on mining projects; (2) recommend changes to current law necessary to expand U.S. production of hardrock minerals; and (3) review state and local laws that impede development of domestic mining and mineral exploration projects.

Interior must also report on the dollar value and overall economic impact of the United States' reliance on imports of certain mineral commodities.

Finally, Interior must prioritize efforts to accelerate geologic mapping.

What's happening now February 5, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2