Bill · S. 2550· Senate(119-S-2550)
Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/30/2025
- Last activity
- 10/30/2025 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the "Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025" to secure international supply chains for critical minerals like gold and copper. It authorizes the President to negotiate agreements with international partners to create a coalition focused on mining, processing, and recycling. The policy aims to reduce dependence on adversaries such as the People's Republic of China, Russia, and Iran. It prioritizes domestic production and recycling while using economic tools to invest in partner countries. Additionally, the act authorizes participation in the Minerals Security Partnership and the International Nickel Study Group.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The bill authorizes the creation of a coalition and increased cooperation with international partners and allies.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The act establishes best practices to protect the natural environment and ecosystems near industrial sites.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill provides market-based incentives and support for private sector entities in the mineral industry.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Growth in Developing Nations: The bill aims to advance economic growth in developing countries that possess critical mineral reserves and recycling capacities, benefiting their citizens (Section 4, subsection (b)(6)).
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Protection of Labor and Environment: The act seeks to establish best practices to protect labor rights, the natural environment, ecosystems, and the safety of communities near industrial sites (Section s 4, subsection (b)(5)).
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Support for Domestic Industry: The policy prioritizes the development of domestic production and the improvement of systems for collecting and recycling minerals from used or discarded goods (Section 3, subsection (2)).
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Job and Industry Support through Standards: The bill encourages the use of environmental, human rights, and anticorruption standards as criteria for selecting projects (Section 5, subsection (e)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Economic Competition/Market Shifts: The bill establishes market-based rules and incentives that could impact how industries compete and attract investment among member countries (Section 4, subsection (b)(3) and (4)).
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Resource Competition: The establishment of a consortium to bid and compete for deposits in non-member countries could lead to heightened competition for mineral resources (Section 4, subsection (b)(7)).
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
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4Improves Public Transit+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers+4Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+6Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 10/30/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
- 10/22/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 7/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CurtisRepublican · Utah