Bill · H.R. 1501· House(119-HR-1501)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Shreve
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025," aims to amend the FAST Act. It seeks to include specific mineral production activities as covered projects. Specifically, it adds "mining, mineral processing" to the definition of a covered project. Additionally, the act prohibits the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council from finalizing or enforcing a specific proposed rule. This proposed rule relates to the scope of mining projects eligible for coverage under Title 41 of the FAST Act.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Mining and mineral processing companies benefit significantly from streamlined permitting processes.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
Mining projects often bring investment and infrastructure to rural communities.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?+3
Investors in the mining and resource sectors may see increased returns.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?-5
Increased mining activity often negatively impacts indigenous lands and tribal sovereignty.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
Streamlining permits and blocking certain regulatory rules may reduce the rigor of environmental oversight.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3
Increasing domestic mining activities often correlates with higher environmental impacts and carbon emissions.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 218–201
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
09/02/2026 · Roll call 294 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Project Coverage: By amending the definition of a covered project to include "mining, mineral processing" in Section 2, certain mineral production activities would be explicitly included under the FAST Act.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of Regulatory Authority: Section 3 prevents the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council from finalizing, implementing, administering, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Revising Scope of the Mining Sector of Projects That Are Eligible for Coverage Under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act."
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Billionaires+3Good For High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Union Workers+2Good For Native Americans-5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2Improves Environmental Protections-4Improves Public Land Management-3Reduces Carbon Emissions-3Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 weeks ago | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
- 9/14/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 9/2/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 201 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR H5452)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 201 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR H5452)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5460-5461)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1501, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1501.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5452-5459)
- 8/31/2026
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
- 6/9/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-691.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 601.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 16.
- 2/24/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2/17/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
- 2/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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