Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Lee, Mike [R-UT]
In Committee
Summary
Creates one unified federal list of critical minerals and materials. The bill would amend the Energy Act of 2020 to require a single "Critical Minerals and Materials List" and set timelines for publishing and updates so agencies use the same current definitions.
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- Federal departments and agencies that run programs tied to critical minerals or critical materials would have to use the most recently published list for administering those programs. This makes a single list the official reference across agencies.
- The Secretary would have to publish the initial list within 45 days after enactment and update it within 45 days after either a Secretary-level mineral designation change or a Department of Energy material designation change. This sets a fast, regular update clock.
- The bill would force coordination between the Secretary and the Secretary of Energy to the maximum extent practicable when updates are required, aiming to reduce inconsistent designations across federal programs.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
One official critical minerals list
This bill would require the Secretary to publish one official Critical Minerals and Materials List within 45 days after enactment. The list would include any critical mineral the Secretary designates under subsection (c) and any non‑fuel mineral, element, substance, or material the Department of Energy has already labeled a critical material as of enactment. The Secretary would have to update the list within 45 days after either Secretary changes their own designations and coordinate updates with the Department of Energy. Federal agencies that use the definition would have to use the most recent published list when running programs. Businesses and investors would get a single authoritative list to rely on, which could change program eligibility, procurement priorities, or permitting for some firms.
Wording fix for critical minerals
This bill would change a phrase in law to say critical minerals or materials in subsection (c)(4)(C). The change would take effect on enactment. This would likely make agency rules and program language clearer and could slightly broaden which substances are covered by that provision.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lee, Mike [R-UT]
UT • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
GA • D
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
ID • R
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Roll Call Votes
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