Vote Yes on this bill if you want the U.S. to speed up permits on federal lands, expand geologic mapping, boost domestic hardrock and rare earth mining, reduce reliance on foreign sources, and roll back rules seen as slowing projects.

Organizations that support this bill may include mining and mineral processing companies, manufacturing and defense industry groups, chambers of commerce, and labor unions in mining regions seeking faster permits and stronger domestic supply chains.

Vote No on this bill if you want to avoid fast-tracking mines on public lands, maintain stronger environmental reviews and local control, limit regulatory rollbacks, and prevent expanded industrial mining near communities and sensitive habitats.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include environmental and conservation groups, Tribal nations and local community advocates, and outdoor recreation and public-lands organizations concerned about pollution, habitat loss, and weakened oversight.