- Stage
- Committee hearing
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 13
- Latest action
- Feb 24, 2026
What it does
The Finding ORE Act would authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, to enter into memoranda of understanding with partner foreign countries to cooperatively map critical minerals and rare earth elements, aiming to strengthen U.S. and allied supply chains. The bill requires the Secretary to prioritize offering U.S. or allied foreign private companies the right of first refusal in developing mapped resources, facilitate private-sector investment with preferential financing, and protect mapping data from unauthorized access by non-allied entities. It also mandates congressional notification 30 days before any agreement is made and requires collaboration with…
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