Federal · 119th Congress
Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025
Policy areaEnergy
Summary
This bill provides statutory authority for federal agencies to expedite the environmental review of certain mining infrastructure projects.
Specifically, the bill permanently makes certain mining infrastructure projects eligible for expedited environmental review under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). This provides statutory authority for similar authorities that were included in the rule titled Adding Mining as a Sector of Projects Eligible for Coverage Under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act and issued by the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) on January 8, 2021.
The bill also prohibits the Permitting Council from finalizing its proposed rule titled Revising Scope of the Mining Sector of Projects That Are Eligible for Coverage Under Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act and issued on September 22, 2023. Among other modifications, the rule proposes to limit the types of mining projects that are eligible for the expedited environmental review process. Specifically, the proposed rule limits the expedited process to critical minerals mining projects.
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To amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history20
Sep 14, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 2, 2026
House · AmendmentAmendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules.
Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 2, 2026
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 201 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR H5452)Roll Call 294218–201
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Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5460-5461)
Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1501, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1501.
Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5452-5459)
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
Jun 9, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 601.
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 14, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 2, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 9, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 21, 2025