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RepublicanBill · H.R. 4781· House(119-HR-4781)

RESCUE Act of 2025

Rep. Barr
Age: 53 years
Kentucky
Introduced
7/29/2025
Last activity
2/24/2026 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsored by
Andy Barr
Cosponsors
Republican - 15Democrat - 2
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``RESCUE Act of 2025'', seeks to amend the FAST Act. It aims to expand the definition of a "critical project" to include specific activities. These activities involve the extraction, recovery, or processing of certain materials. The materials include minerals locatable under the Mining Law of 1872, rare earth elements, and microfine carbon or carbon from coal. This expansion specifically targets materials derived from acid mine drainage, mine tailings, coal, coal waste, or coal processing waste.

Yes· 3 of 8

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

    The bill provides a streamlined pathway for industrial businesses involved in material extraction and processing.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3

    By fast-tracking critical projects in mineral and carbon recovery, the bill may stimulate job growth in the mining and processing sectors.

  • Is this likely to grow the economy?+3

    Streamlining the permit process for essential materials can bolster industrial production and economic activity.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2

    Expanding the definition of critical projects for extraction may accelerate industrial activity that carries environmental risks.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-1

    By fast-tracking certain projects, the bill may potentially reduce the time available for standard regulatory oversight and due process.