January 22, 2026
U.S. House Votes to Advance Responsible American Mining
WASHINGTON DC (1/22/26) – Yesterday, the U.S. House passed H.J.Res. 140, a Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution that would reverse the Biden administration’s mining ban in Minnesota. H.J. Res.140 was introduced by Congressman Pete Stauber of Minnesota. Earlier this month, AEA joined a coalition in urging Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Scalise to ensure prompt passage of this resolution. The vote was also included in our American Energy Scorecard.
American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement:
“As we pointed out recently in our 2026 Environmental Quality Index, when we restrict American resource development, we shift production to nations with lower environmental standards and questionable human rights records. We applaud Congressman Stauber for his leadership on this issue. The House vote paves the way for responsible mineral development in Minnesota and establishes an important precedent that public land withdrawals issued through public land orders be subject to congressional review.
“By locking up public lands, revoking and restricting leases, and piling on regulatory roadblocks, the Biden administration closed off American mining, denying Americans the opportunity to produce the minerals we need to power our nation and economy. With this Resolution, we can stand in support of American competitiveness, good-paying jobs, and our national energy security.”
AEA Experts Available For Interview On This Topic:
- Tom J. Pyle, President
- Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy
- Alex Stevens, Manager of Policy and Communications
Additional Background Resources From AEA:
- AEA Signs Coalition Letter In Support of HJ Res. 140
- Key Vote YES on H.J. Res. 140
- The Unregulated Podcast #259 Featuring Rep. Pete Stauber
- 2026 Environmental Quality Index
- Biden Abandons American Miners & Embraces Dependence On Chinese Minerals
- Manchin’s Big Giveaway for EV Buyers in Conflict With Biden’s War on Mining
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