Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the "Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025" to secure international supply chains for critical minerals like gold and copper. It authorizes the President to negotiate agreements with international partners to create a coalition focused on mining, processing, and recycling. The policy aims to reduce dependence on adversaries such as the People's Republic of China, Russia, and Iran. It prioritizes domestic production and recycling while using economic tools to invest in partner countries. Additionally, the act authorizes participation in the Minerals Security Partnership and the International Nickel Study Group.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill authorizes the creation of a coalition and increased cooperation with international partners and allies.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The act establishes best practices to protect the natural environment and ecosystems near industrial sites.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides market-based incentives and support for private sector entities in the mineral industry.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Growth in Developing Nations: The bill aims to advance economic growth in developing countries that possess critical mineral reserves and recycling capacities, benefiting their citizens (Section 4, subsection (b)(6)).
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Protection of Labor and Environment: The act seeks to establish best practices to protect labor rights, the natural environment, ecosystems, and the safety of communities near industrial sites (Section s 4, subsection (b)(5)).
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Support for Domestic Industry: The policy prioritizes the development of domestic production and the improvement of systems for collecting and recycling minerals from used or discarded goods (Section 3, subsection (2)).
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Job and Industry Support through Standards: The bill encourages the use of environmental, human rights, and anticorruption standards as criteria for selecting projects (Section 5, subsection (e)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Economic Competition/Market Shifts: The bill establishes market-based rules and incentives that could impact how industries compete and attract investment among member countries (Section 4, subsection (b)(3) and (4)).
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Resource Competition: The establishment of a consortium to bid and compete for deposits in non-member countries could lead to heightened competition for mineral resources (Section 4, subsection (b)(7)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The act establishes best practices to protect the natural environment and ecosystems near industrial sites. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Securing critical minerals is vital for various energy technologies and infrastructure. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill supports infrastructure needed for the movement and logistics of critical minerals.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides market-based incentives and support for private sector entities in the mineral industry. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill establishes best practices to protect labor rights in industrial projects. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The focus on recycling systems may improve urban resource management and waste streams.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill prioritizes domestic production and recycling of critical minerals, which supports industrial growth. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The creation of market-based incentives and secure supply chains can benefit domestic industries.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill authorizes the creation of a coalition and increased cooperation with international partners and allies. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Securing critical minerals enhances national security interests relevant to defense sectors.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill emphasizes enhancing evaluation capability and technology for mineral security.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates reports and database maintenance to provide information to the private sector.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill seeks to advance economic growth in developing countries with critical mineral reserves.
- 10/30/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
- 10/22/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 7/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CurtisRepublican · Utah