H.R. 5929, known as the Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency Act, aims to enhance the supply chain for critical minerals by promoting the development of geothermal energy on federal lands. It requires the Department of the Interior to hold annual lease sales for geothermal energy, rather than every two years, and mandates that all nominated parcels for geothermal development be offered during these sales. If a lease sale is postponed or canceled, a replacement sale must occur within the same year. Additionally, the bill sets deadlines for responding to applications for geothermal drilling permits.
Supporters of the Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency Act have praised it for promoting renewable energy development and reducing reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals. They argue that increasing geothermal energy production is a step towards achieving energy independence and addressing climate change. The bill is seen as a proactive measure to bolster the U.S. economy and create jobs in the renewable energy sector.
Critics of the Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency Act express concerns about potential environmental impacts associated with increased geothermal energy development. Some environmental groups argue that expedited lease sales could lead to insufficient oversight and harm to ecosystems. Additionally, there are fears that the focus on geothermal energy might detract from investments in other renewable energy sources and technologies.
The bill H.R. 5929: Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency Act is sponsored by Garland Barr, a Republican. There are no direct overlaps detected between the bill's subject matter and the top donor industries of the sponsor. This indicates a low risk of potential conflicts of interest. However, there is lobbying activity in the bill's policy area. Notably, Verano Holdings LLC has spent $70,000, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has spent $30,000. The Private Care Association Inc has also spent $10,000. The amounts spent by other entities are undisclosed. Despite these lobbying activities, there is no clear link between these entities and the sponsor's top donor industries, which further supports the low risk assessment.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RIVERS ACTION FUND | AMERICAN RIVERS ACTION FUND | $120,000 |
| VERANO HOLDINGS LLC | VERANO HOLDINGS LLC | $70,000 |
| COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVES | COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVES | $30,000 |
| WINDOW COVERING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | NORTHSTAR EK LLC | $30,000 |
| SHINE TECHNOLOGIES | NORTHSTAR EK LLC | $30,000 |
| PRIVATE CARE ASSOCIATION INC | HOLLRAH LLC | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE BOARDS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE BOARDS | undisclosed |
| MYSTERY SHOPPING PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. | HOLLRAH LLC | undisclosed |
| COALITION TO PRESERVE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS | HOLLRAH LLC | undisclosed |
| TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND | SACHS MEDIA. INC. | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL GRANGE OF THE ORDER OF PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY | THE NATIONAL GRANGE OF THE ORDER OF PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY | undisclosed |
| SYENSQO USA LLC | RIDGELINE ADVOCACY GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| PUEBLO OF JEMEZ | DENTONS US LLP | undisclosed |
| INVIVYD, INC. | KING & SPALDING LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
