A bill to establish a National Critical Minerals Council within the Executive Office of the President to develop and coordinate the implementation of a national critical mineral and material strategy for the United States, and for other purposes.
Latest action (29 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5587, aims to create a new entity called the National Critical Minerals Council. This council would be housed within the Executive Office of the President. Its primary stated purpose is to develop and oversee the execution of a national strategy for critical minerals and materials in the United States. The full details of how this strategy would be formed or what specific actions it might involve are not yet publicly available.
The bill, as introduced, would affect the executive branch of the federal government by establishing this new council. It is intended to influence the nation's approach to critical minerals and materials, but the specific industries, resources, or sectors that would be directly impacted are not detailed in the information provided.
S. 5587 was introduced in the Senate on September 29, 2026, by Senator John Hickenlooper. As of now, its status is simply "Introduced." This means the bill has been formally presented to the Senate and has not yet moved on to any further legislative steps, such as committee review, debate, or votes. The full text of the bill has not been published.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 29, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5587 do?
- This bill, S. 5587, aims to create a new entity called the National Critical Minerals Council. This council would be housed within the Executive Office of the President. Its primary stated purpose is to develop and oversee the execution of a national strategy for critical minerals and materials in the United States. The full details of how this strategy would be formed or what specific actions it might involve are not yet publicly available. The bill, as introduced, would affect the executive branch of the federal government by establishing this new council. It is intended to influence the nation's approach to critical minerals and materials, but the specific industries, resources, or sectors that would be directly impacted are not detailed in the information provided. S. 5587 was introduced in the Senate on September 29, 2026, by Senator John Hickenlooper. As of now, its status is simply "Introduced." This means the bill has been formally presented to the Senate and has not yet moved on to any further legislative steps, such as committee review, debate, or votes. The full text of the bill has not been published.
- Has S. 5587 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Sep 2026, S. 5587 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5587?
- S. 5587 was sponsored by Sen. John Hickenlooper [D-CO] (Democrat-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5587?
- Introduced (29 Sep 2026).
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