Bill · H.R. 1622· House(119-HR-1622)
Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/26/2025
- Last activity
- 2/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- John McGuire
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025." It aims to include uranium on the official list of critical minerals. The legislation mandates that uranium be treated as if it were included in the 2022 final list of critical minerals published by the United States Geological Survey. Additionally, it ensures uranium is included on all future lists of critical minerals published under the Energy Act of 2020.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+4
The bill supports the expansion of nuclear energy, which is a low-carbon energy source, by granting uranium critical mineral status.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill benefits businesses involved in the uranium mining, processing, and energy production sectors.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill could lead to increased industrial activity and economic opportunities in rural areas where uranium is mined.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Critical Mineral Status: The bill deems uranium as a critical mineral, which overrides current exclusions of fuel minerals from that definition (Section 2). This provides a specific designation for uranium regardless of existing Federal laws or Executive orders.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4Improves Rural Development+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 5/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Celeste MaloyRepublican · Utah