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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3803· House(119-HR-3803)

EO 14285 Act of 2025

Rep. Burchett
Age: 62 years
Tennessee
Introduced
6/6/2025
Last activity
6/6/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services, 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.
Sponsored by
Tim Burchett
Cosponsors
None
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "EO 14285 Act of 2025." Its primary purpose is to codify Executive Order 14285, which is titled "Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources." By passing this act, the provisions of the Executive Order relating to seabed mineral resource development would have the force and effect of law.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Is this likely to grow the economy?+4

    Expanding mineral resource development can stimulate economic activity through new resource extraction industries.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    Mining and resource extraction industries represent significant business opportunities.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3

    Expanding offshore mineral development is likely to create jobs in the mining and energy sectors.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3

    Increased seabed mining activity may pose risks to marine ecosystems and environmental health.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?-2

    Offshore and seabed development can impact the traditional fishing and cultural resources of coastal tribes.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?-2

    Expanded mineral development could conflict with existing public land and ocean management goals.