ESSENTIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION (FKA INDUSTRIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION-NORTH AMERI)

ENG · Energy/Nuclear

energy grants and loans via previous legislation. Promoting processing facilities for rare earths and critical minerals

CSP · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products

Activity at HHS

MAN · Manufacturing

tariffs, trade, domestic minerals supply chain

AGR · Agriculture

Potash/Phosphate as critical minerals

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Continuing Resolution for 2026; Budget Reconciliation Package; 2026 Appropriations Legislation

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

WOTUS; EPA Air Regulations; EPA Water Regulations; Legislation related to air/water quality

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

FMSHRC Decision; MSHA

NAT · Natural Resources

NEPA, WATER, Air, Mining Law; Permit reform

SMB · Small Business

n/a

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Trade/Tariff Issues

FOO · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)

FDA Issues related to new restrictions and regulations

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Reconciliation package Percentage Depletion Tax Deduction Section 899

TRA · Transportation

Issues before the STB; legislation introduced by Senators Baldwin and Marshall: Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025

CHM · Chemicals/Chemical Industry

TSCA issues, promoting stronger domestic supply chain; availability of necessary chemicals for minerals processing from north american trade partners.