H.R. 4402, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act

Summary: The legislation would streamline approval of domestic mineral exploration and development projects by eliminating duplicative analysis, providing for timely filings for litigants, and allowing 30 months for the lead agency to prepare, consider and reach a decision on permitting for mine development. The bill would also define domestic mine projects that provide strategic and critical minerals as “infrastructure projects” in order to expedite the permitting process.

Rep. Farenthold Votes: YES
Passed the House by a vote of 256-160

Cost: According to the Congressional Budget Office, implementing H.R. 4402 would have no significant impact on the federal budget.