Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on bills securing American mineral dominance by modernizing geologic mapping capabilities, leveraging emerging quantum technology and expanding access to streamlined permitting for projects across the country. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
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Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing to examine the importance of the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) and its role in supporting critical minerals that drive the economy and strengthen national security. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R‑Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“America, including my great state of… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the role of copper in U.S. economic strength, national security and energy. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“Copper is a necessary component of modern life, used in everything from cellphones, home appliances and our transmission infrastructure to… Read more »
This week, President Donald Trump signed H.J. Res. 140 into law. The resolution was led by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.). The resolution overturns the Biden administration’s withdrawal of 225,504 acres of land in the Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and development.
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5587, the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.). The bill clarifies the permitting process for geothermal energy projects on non-federal lands.
“Geothermal is an affordable and reliable energy source that can help power America. I thank Representative Kim for leading the HEATS… Read more »
Today, the U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res. 140, led by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.). The resolution, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on January 21, 2026, overturns the Biden administration’s withdrawal of 225,504 acres of land in the Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing to examine five bills that will help secure American energy dominance. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“At a time when the world desperately needs more energy, America is helping meet that challenge by achieving record highs of oil and… Read more »
This week, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced a Record of Decision authorizing a land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining, LLC, as required by the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act and the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act.
“Twelve years later, in a win for our mineral and national security, the Resolution Copper land exchange is complete. At a… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing to examine six bills that will unleash American resources and help secure domestic mineral supply chains. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“America's mineral security faces a variety of challenges, with burdensome regulations, weaponization… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act, introduced by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.). The bill codifies aspects of President Donald Trump’s executive orders (EO) related to boosting domestic hardrock mining.
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