Bills/H.R. 6696

Restoring American Mineral Security Act of 2025

Restoring American Mineral Security Act of 2025

In CommitteeForeign AffairsHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Restoring American Mineral Security Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Restoring American Mineral Security Act of 2025 aims to strengthen America's domestic supply of critical minerals—materials essential for manufacturing electronics, batteries, renewable energy equipment, and defense systems. The bill would likely focus on reducing U.S. dependence on foreign mineral imports by supporting domestic mining, processing, and recycling industries. This would affect industries reliant on minerals like lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and others needed for modern technology and clean energy. **Who It Affects:** The legislation would impact mining companies, manufacturers of electronics and batteries, renewable energy producers, and ultimately consumers who depend on products made with these minerals.

It may also affect environmental policy since mineral extraction involves land use considerations. National security could be a consideration, as reliable access to these materials supports military and technology sectors. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not yet advanced further in the legislative process. This means it is still in early stages of review and debate, with no guarantee it will be voted on by the full House.

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Latest Action

December 12, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Key Dates

Introduced
December 12, 2025
Last Updated
December 12, 2025
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