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HR6696Referred to Committee

Restoring American Mineral Security Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-12
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Jimmy Panetta
Jimmy Panetta
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 93.5% (673 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/P000613

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • David Kustoff (R-TN-8)Original· 2025-12-12
  • Ami Bera (D-CA-6)· 2025-12-18
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)· 2025-12-19

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-12-12

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to reduce America's dependence on foreign countries for critical minerals needed in electronics, batteries, and defense equipment by supporting domestic mining and processing industries. It would likely involve trade measures, tax incentives, or regulations to encourage American companies to extract and refine minerals at home rather than relying on imports from other nations. The legislation affects miners, manufacturers, national security officials, and consumers who depend on products containing these minerals.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Foreign Trade and International Finance
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