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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Jefferson S. Shreve, R-IN-6

1 term · @repshreve

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224 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1406 · 202-225-3021

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Blake D. Moore, R-UT-1Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Feb 21, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBlakeMoore
H. M. Griffith, R-VA-9
Co-sponsored Apr 28, 2026 · 8 terms · @RepMGriffith

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate Standing · Activity Sep 14, 2026
Natural Resources Committee
House Standing · Activity Jun 9, 2026

Actions (22)+

Sep 14, 2026 · via Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 201 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR H5452)
Sep 2, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 201 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR H5452)
Sep 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5460-5461)
Sep 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED 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 · via House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1501.
Sep 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
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.
Sep 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5452-5459)
Aug 31, 2026 · via House floor actions
Rules 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 · via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 601.
Jun 9, 2026 · via House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-691.
Jun 9, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-691.
Apr 21, 2026 · via House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 16.
Apr 21, 2026 · via House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 21, 2026 · via House committee actions
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Feb 24, 2026 · via House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 17, 2026 · via House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Feb 21, 2025 · via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 21, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

IntroducedFeb 21, 2025

Policy areaEnergy

RelatedH.Res. 1499

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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SHREVE:H.R. 1501.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H730]

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