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H.R. 4090119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Feb 5, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The Critical Mineral Dominance Act would fast-track mining permits on federal land and require new mapping and reporting on U.S. mineral reliance.
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The Critical Mineral Dominance Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to speed up approval of mining projects on federal land and identify which federal lands may hold valuable mineral deposits. The bill also requires a review of rules that slow or block mining, direct industry feedback to federal agencies, and more thorough mapping of underground mineral deposits nationwide. Agencies would also report to Congress on the economic cost of U.S. dependence on imported hardrock minerals such as rare earth elements, gold, and copper.
Mining companies, mining industry workers, and communities near federal lands where mining could expand are directly affected. Federal agencies including the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Geological Survey would take on new reporting and mapping responsibilities, and environmental groups may also have a stake in how the bill is implemented.
The U.S. currently imports many hardrock minerals used in electronics, defense equipment, and clean energy technology from other countries. Faster permitting and expanded mapping on federal lands could change where and how quickly new domestic mining projects move forward.
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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.