Passed in the House on February 4, 2026 · 224 Yea, 195 Nay, 13 Not Voting
Question: On Passage: H R 4090 Critical Mineral Dominance Act
Critical Mineral Dominance Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to address mineral supply chain vulnerabilities, including by accelerating and expanding mineral production on federal land (i.e., National Forest System land, public lands, and any land that may be leased for the exploration, development, or production of hardrock minerals). Interior must (1) identify priority mining projects on federal lands that can be immediately approved, and (2) take all necessary and appropr…