Bill · S. 789· Senate(119-S-789)
Critical Minerals Security Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Critical Minerals Security Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit regular reports to Congress regarding critical mineral and rare earth element resources globally. These reports must assess resource control by foreign entities of concern versus allies and identify the output and ownership of significant mines. The Act also mandates the creation of a strategy to develop advanced technologies for mining, refining, separation, processing, and recycling. Additionally, it calls for collaboration with allied nations to ensure resource access. Finally, the bill establishes a process to assist United States persons in divesting stock from foreign operations to avoid control by covered nations.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill emphasizes collaboration with allied nations to ensure access to critical mineral resources.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires regular reporting to Congress on global resource ownership and control.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
The focus on securing critical minerals and developing new technologies can support long-term industrial growth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Assistance with Divestment: The bill establishes a process where the Secretary of the Interior can provide assistance to a United States person seeking to find a purchaser for stock in foreign mining, processing, or recycling operations that is not controlled by a covered nation's government. (Section 2(c))
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Global Collaboration for Resource Access: The Act requires an assessment of ways to collaborate with other countries to ensure the United States and its allies have ongoing access to mines, processing, or recycling operations. (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(E))
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Technological Development and Sharing: The bill directs the development of a strategy to work with allied governments to create advanced technologies for mining and processing, including a method for sharing intellectual property so those allies can use the technologies in their own countries. (Section 2(d)(1))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within 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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2
- 6/10/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2025
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-46.
- 3/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana