Bill · H.R. 6826· House(119-HR-6826)
Critical Minerals Independence Act
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Critical Minerals Independence Act, seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The primary goal is to expand the advanced manufacturing production credit to include black mass. Black mass is defined as the intermediate, solid particulate material produced from processing spent lithium-ion or similar electrochemical cells. This material consists of materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite. The changes would apply to components produced and sold in taxable years starting after December 31, 2024.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+5
The bill supports the recycling and processing of materials essential for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage.
Is this likely to create jobs?+4
By providing tax incentives for black mass production, the bill encourages industrial activity that can create manufacturing jobs.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Business owners in the advanced manufacturing and recycling sectors benefit directly from the expanded production credit.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expansion of manufacturing credits: By adding "black mass" to the advanced manufacturing production credit under Section 45X(c)(5), the bill provides a financial incentive for the production of this specific material (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4Improves Economic Growth+3Improves Small Business Support+3Reduces Small Business Taxes+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Urban Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 12/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
James MoylanRepublican · Guam