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Critical Mineral Brine Extraction Research and Development Act

9/29/2025, 1:05 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5410

H.R. 5410, introduced in the 119th Congress on September 16, 2025, aims to direct the Secretary of Energy to back research and development efforts for extracting critical minerals from brine. The bill seeks to decrease the U.S.'s reliance on imported minerals by showcasing that innovative technology for domestic extraction could be a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly option compared to traditional methods.

Current Status of Bill HR 5410

Bill HR 5410 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 16, 2025. Bill HR 5410 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 16, 2025.  Bill HR 5410's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of September 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5410

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5410

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5410

To direct the Secretary of Energy to support research and development on extraction of critical minerals from brine to reduce the dependence of the United States on the importation of such minerals, illustrating that innovative technology for domestic extraction could be a more cost efficient and environmentally friendly alternative than traditional extraction methods, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Energy to support research and development on extraction of critical minerals from brine to reduce the dependence of the United States on the importation of such minerals, illustrating that innovative technology for domestic extraction could be a more cost efficient and environmentally friendly alternative than traditional extraction methods, and for other purposes.

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