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H.R. 1501119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action Jun 9, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025
Introduced:
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HR 1501 adds mining to the FAST Act's expedited permitting system and blocks a 2023 rule that would have narrowed eligible projects.
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The bill adds "mining" to the list of industries eligible for expedited, coordinated federal permitting under the FAST Act. It also blocks a proposed 2023 regulatory change that would have narrowed which mining projects qualify for this faster process, preventing that rule from being finalized or enforced.
Mining companies, especially those extracting minerals used in batteries, electronics, and construction materials, are directly affected. Federal permitting agencies, communities near proposed mining sites, and environmental groups may also be affected.
Faster, coordinated permitting could shorten approval timelines for new mines and related infrastructure. This expedited process is sometimes associated with less time for public input or environmental review compared to standard procedures.
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Right now: it was placed on the House floor calendar, and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 601.