S596Referred to Committee

Critical Materials Future Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-13
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

John W. Hickenlooper
John W. Hickenlooper
Democrat · CO · Senator
Votes with party: 81.4% (848 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Climate & Environment$19k

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Cosponsors (3)

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

Latest Action

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-46.

2025-03-12

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Committee Activity

Previously

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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