A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes a National Critical Minerals Council within the Executive Office of the President. The Council's job is to create and carry out a national strategy for critical minerals and materials. It aims to secure minerals needed for energy, the economy, and national defense. The Council will also work to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries and support domestic sourcing. Additionally, it requires the Council to coordinate policies, track investments, and consult with outside experts and mining schools.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires maintaining a central, digitized dashboard accessible to the public to track projects and housing data across Federal agencies.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill supports domestic mineral sourcing capacity and workforce development efforts, which can lead to new job opportunities in the critical minerals sector.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill collaborates with non-United States entities and governments from allied and partner nations to improve partnerships for critical mineral projects.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(o)(2)(C) and (D): These provisions aim to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries for critical mineral imports and support domestic mineral sourcing capacity, which could benefit Americans by creating domestic economic opportunities and strengthening national supply chains.
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Section 2(o)(5)(L): This provision requires the maintenance of a central, digitized dashboard accessible to the public to serve as a comprehensive resource for tracking projects and housing data across Federal agencies, which increases government transparency for the people.
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Section 2(o)(5)(M): This provision coordinates mining, metallurgical, geological, and critical mineral education and workforce development efforts, which can benefit individuals seeking training and jobs in these specific fields.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Private entities and business owners in the critical minerals sector benefit from streamlined federal policies and a central funding platform. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Increased domestic mining and mineral project sourcing can bring economic investment and infrastructure development to rural communities. Would students be better off under this? — Coordination of education and workforce development efforts with mining schools and institutions of higher education benefits students in relevant technical fields. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Workforce development and education efforts in mining, metallurgical, and geological fields provide new career pathways for younger generations.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports domestic mineral sourcing capacity and workforce development efforts, which can lead to new job opportunities in the critical minerals sector. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Establishing a national critical mineral strategy to secure resources needed for economic opportunity helps support broader economic growth. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Creating a central platform for funding opportunities and coordinating policy makes it easier for relevant private entities and businesses to engage in critical mineral projects.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires maintaining a central, digitized dashboard accessible to the public to track projects and housing data across Federal agencies. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation establishes a new National Critical Minerals Council within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate interagency federal policies.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill collaborates with non-United States entities and governments from allied and partner nations to improve partnerships for critical mineral projects. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Tracking and advising on agreements with allied nations for the exchange of resources helps streamline international cooperation and trade in critical materials.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Securing critical minerals and materials is essential for advancing renewable energy technologies and infrastructure. Does this invest in rural communities? — Domestic mining and critical mineral projects often occur in rural communities, leading to increased investment and development in those areas.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill coordinates research, development, and deployment funding priorities across Federal agencies for mining and critical mineral projects.
- 9/29/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina