S596Referred to Committee
Critical Materials Future Act of 2025
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-02-13
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
S
ⓘType
Sponsor
John W. Hickenlooper
Democrat · CO · Senator
Votes with party: 82.4% (905 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
- Climate & Environment$19k
Full profile: /officials/H000273
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (3)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
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 →
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-46.
2025-03-12
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Previously
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesHearings By (full committee) · 2025-03-12
- Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeHearings By (full committee) · 2025-03-12
- Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-02-13
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-02-13
Plain-English Summary
This bill aims to secure America's supply of rare minerals and materials needed for batteries, electronics, and renewable energy equipment by reducing dependence on foreign sources and boosting domestic mining and processing. It would likely direct federal funding and support toward developing American mining operations, recycling programs, and manufacturing facilities for these critical materials. The changes would affect energy companies, miners, manufacturers of clean energy technology, and consumers who depend on products containing these materials.
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Subjects
Energy
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