Finding ORE Act

House Bill

H.R. 2969

119th Congress

Finding ORE Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 24, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Wittman

R - VA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

The Finding ORE Act focuses on identifying and mapping critical mineral resources (ORE stands for minerals essential to technology and energy). This bill aims to improve America's understanding of where valuable minerals needed for batteries, electronics, and renewable energy equipment are located within U.S. territories. By better mapping these resources, the legislation seeks to reduce American dependence on foreign mineral supplies, particularly from countries like China.

Latest Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Introduced2/24/2026

StatusSubcommittee Hearings Held

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Finding ORE Act

The Finding ORE Act focuses on identifying and mapping critical mineral resources (ORE stands for minerals essential to technology and energy). This bill aims to improve America's understanding of where valuable minerals needed for batteries, electronics, and

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The Finding ORE Act focuses on identifying and mapping critical mineral resources (ORE stands for minerals essential to technology and energy). This bill aims to improve America's understanding of where valuable minerals needed for batteries, electronics, and renewable energy equipment are located within U.S. territories. By better mapping these resources, the legislation seeks to reduce American dependence on foreign mineral supplies, particularly from countries like China.

Bill Number: 2969
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Policy Area: Energy

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Title: Finding ORE Act
Bill Number: 2969
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Summary: The Finding ORE Act focuses on identifying and mapping critical mineral resources (ORE stands for minerals essential to technology and energy). This bill aims to improve America's understanding of where valuable minerals needed for batteries, electronics, and renewable energy equipment are located w

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Finding ORE Act focuses on identifying and mapping critical mineral resources (ORE stands for minerals essential to technology and energy). This bill aims to improve America's understanding of where valuable minerals needed for batteries, electronics, and renewable energy equipment are located within U.S. territories. By better mapping these resources, the legislation seeks to reduce American dependence on foreign mineral supplies, particularly from countries like China.

Last updated: 2/25/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Directs federal agencies to conduct comprehensive surveys and mapping of critical mineral deposits across the United States
Targets minerals essential for clean energy technologies, electric vehicle batteries, semiconductors, and national defense applications
Aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign sources for strategic materials
Could identify new mining opportunities in American territories, potentially creating jobs in extraction and processing industries
Represents part of broader efforts to secure American access to materials crucial for technological competitiveness

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect the mining industry, technology manufacturers, and communities near potential mineral deposits. Americans could benefit from more secure supply chains for smartphones, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems, though new mining operations could also raise environmental concerns in affected regions. The legislation may strengthen national security by reducing dependence on potentially adversarial nations for materials critical to defense and infrastructure.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2969, 119th Congress (2026). "Finding ORE Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-2969

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