Washington, March 3 -- Congressman Juan Ciscomani issued the following press release:

Legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani to support American energy independence, bolster domestic critical supply chains, and support responsible resource development across the country passed the House today.

The Critical Mineral Consistency Act (H.R. 755) aligns the Departments of Energy and Interior 's lists of materials and minerals considered to be critical. By standardizing how critical minerals are defined and recognized, the legislation will help streamline permitting, attract investment, and accelerate the development of domestic mining and processing projects vital to national security and economic growth. For Arizona speci...