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HR 2969119th CongressIntroduced

Finding ORE Act

Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
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The Finding ORE Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into memoranda of understanding with partner foreign countries to map critical minerals and rare earth elements, with objectives to secure supply chains, provide first‑refusal rights to U.S. companies, and protect mapping data.

Key Points

  • 1Allows MOUs for mapping critical minerals and rare earth elements.
  • 2Objectives include supply‑chain security and first‑refusal rights for U.S. firms.
  • 3Protects mapping data from unauthorized disclosure.
  • 4Requires notification to Congress before MOUs.
  • 5Collaborates with the Secretary of State and private sector.

Impact Areas

Interior Department and USGSU.S. mining and technology companiesPartner foreign governmentsNational security and supply‑chain stakeholders
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