Contact Congress about H.R. 2969: Finding ORE Act
HR 2969 authorizes the Interior Department to sign agreements with foreign countries to jointly map critical mineral and rare earth deposits. American and allied companies would get first shot at developing those resources, and the mapping data would be kept away from rival nations.
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Finding ORE Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Latest action on H.R. 2969: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Who this affects: This bill touches several groups, from American companies in the mining and tech sectors to foreign governments sitting on mineral deposits, to everyday consumers who depend on products made with these materials.
Why this matters: Critical minerals and rare earth elements are the backbone of modern technology, clean energy, and national defense. Right now, a small number of countries control most of the supply, which creates serious vulnerabilities. If a single country restricts exports, entire industries can be disrupted. This bill tries to reduce that risk by finding new sources and locking in access for the U.S. and its allies.
Key provisions in H.R. 2969
- Authorizes the Interior Secretary, through the U.S. Geological Survey, to sign memoranda of understanding with foreign countries that have critical minerals or rare earth elements.
- Defines 'allied foreign country' based on existing U.S. mutual defense treaties and uses the Energy Act of 2020's definition of 'critical mineral.'
- The stated goal is to strengthen the security and resilience of international supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths.
- Partner countries get help mapping their reserves through geological, geophysical, geochemical, and remote-sensing data work.
- U.S. and allied-country companies get a right of first refusal to develop the mapped mineral and rare earth deposits.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 2969
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Questions people ask about H.R. 2969
- What is H.R. 2969?
- HR 2969 authorizes the Interior Department to sign agreements with foreign countries to jointly map critical mineral and rare earth deposits. American and allied companies would get first shot at developing those resources, and the mapping data would be kept away from rival nations.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 2969?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 2969?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 2969 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
