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Introduced
06/06/2025
06/06/2025
In Committee
06/06/2025
06/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To codify Executive Order 14285, titled ‘‘Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources’’.
AI Summary
This bill aims to transform Executive Order (EO) 14285, titled "Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources," into a legally binding statute. By codifying the executive order, the bill ensures that the provisions originally established through a presidential directive will now have the full force and effect of law, meaning they cannot be easily reversed by subsequent administrations and will have more permanent standing. The bill is relatively short, consisting of two sections: the first establishes the Act's title as the "EO 14285 Act of 2025," and the second section explicitly states that Executive Order 14285, which relates to seabed mineral resource development, will now be legally equivalent to a congressional statute. While the specific details of the original executive order are not provided in this text, the bill suggests a significant legislative effort to formalize and protect policies related to offshore mineral exploration and development.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 06/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3803/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3803/BILLS-119hr3803ih.pdf |
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