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H.R. 4090 (119th)Congressional Activities
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Critical Mineral Dominance Act

Energy|Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsEconomic performance and conditions
Sponsor
Pete StauberR
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Republican
Introduced
Jun 23, 2025
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Current stageFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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CRS Reports

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R47982Jan 8, 2026
Critical Mineral Resources: National Policy and Critical Minerals List ↗

According to a 2008 National Research Council report, a critical mineral is a nonfuel mineral that is essential for use and faces considerable supply chain vulnerabilities. Demand for these components in the agriculture, defense, electronics, energy, manufacturing, refining and transportation sectors is projected to g…

AuthorsLinda R. Rowan
Natural Resources PolicyEarth Sciences & Natural HazardsNatural Resources Trade & Economics
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IF13145Jan 7, 2026
U.S. Geological Survey’s Critical Minerals List ↗

Multiple Congresses and Administrations have considered and developed policies to make U.S. critical mineral supply chains more resilient. In 2020, Congress amended its minerals policies, defined the term critical mineral, and directed the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to develop and update a critical minerals list (C…

AuthorsLinda R. Rowan
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ScheduledHearing•Sep 3, 2025, 2:15 PM
Legislative Hearing on the following bills: • H.R. 280 (Rep. Hageman), “Combatting Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025” or the “COAL Act of 2025” • H.R. 1366 (Rep. Amodei), “Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025” • H.R. 3872 (Rep. Fallon), “Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2025” or the “MERICA Act of 2025” • H.R. 4018 (Rep. Ezell), To unleash America’s offshore critical minerals and resources. • H.R. 4068 (Rep. Collins), “Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act” • H.R. 4090 (Rep. Stauber), To codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.
1324, Longworth House Office Building, 1324, Longworth House Office Building
ScheduledMarkup•Sep 17, 2025, 2:00 PM
• H.R. 1366 (Rep. Amodei), “Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025” • H.R. 2306 (Rep. Moolenaar), “The Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act” • H.R. 2815 (Rep. Begich), “Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025” • H.R. 2916 (Rep. Stefanik), To authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes. • H.R. 3692 (Rep. Moulton), To reauthorize the Young Fishermen’s Development Act. • H.R. 3872 (Rep. Fallon), To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals. • H.R. 4090 (Rep. Stauber), To codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes. • H.R. 4256 (Rep. Min), “Digital Coast Reauthorization Act of 2025”
1324, Longworth House Office Building, 1324, Longworth House Office Building
ScheduledMeeting•Feb 2, 2026, 9:00 PM
H.J. Res. 142 – Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.; H.R. 4090 – Critical Mineral Dominance Act; H. Res. ___ – (H. Rept. 119-468) – Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House of Representatives find William J. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; H. Res. ___ – (H. Rept. 119-469) – Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House of Representatives find Hillary R. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; Senate amendments to H.R. 7148 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
H-313, Capitol, H-313, Capitol
Meeting documents
H.J. Res. 142 – Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.H.R. 4090 – Critical Mineral Dominance Act:: H. Rept. 119-387 – Report from the Committee on Natural Resources to accompany H.R. 4090:: H. Rept. 119-478 – Report from the Committee on Rules to accompany H. Res. 1032H. Res. 1032 – Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.H. Res. ___ – (H. Rept. 119-468) – Report to accompany the Resolution Recommending that the House of Representatives find William J. Clinton in Contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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H. Rept. 119-387Nov 25, 2025Natural Resources Committee

CRITICAL MINERAL DOMINANCE ACT

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HAMDT 161Feb 4, 2026

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1032, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources is considered adopted.

Latest action: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

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