Bill · H.R. 5410· House(119-HR-5410)
Critical Mineral Brine Extraction Research and Development Act
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- David Schweikert
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Critical Mineral Brine Extraction Research and Development Act. It tells the Secretary of Energy to support research, development, and commercialization of technology that pulls critical minerals out of brine. The goal is to help the United States rely less on imported minerals by using domestic extraction that is meant to be cost-efficient and friendly to the environment. The bill also requires a report to be sent to Congress within one year about how feasible this technology is and what barriers might get in the way. Finally, it authorizes spending two million dollars for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to carry out this work.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
Directs the Secretary of Energy to support research and development on critical mineral extraction technology.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+2
Critical minerals extracted from brine are essential for clean energy technologies and storage.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The bill supports research and development which could spur domestic industries and associated jobs.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes $2,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for research.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) directs the Secretary of Energy to support research, development, scale-up, evaluation, and commercialization of technology that extracts critical minerals from brine, while also conducting demonstrations with private industry to make the technology better and less costly. This could benefit everyday folks by finding cheaper and more innovative ways to source materials right here at home.
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Section 2(b) requires the Secretary of Energy, along with the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Defense, to report to Congress on the technical and economic feasibility of this extraction technology, potential barriers to expanding it domestically, and options for federal-private partnerships. Holding our officials accountable to report this information ensures the public knows how the government is looking into reducing our dependence on other countries for these minerals.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly mention any negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2Improves Environmental Protections+1Reduces Carbon Emissions+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Reduces Government Spending-1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced in House