House Republicans just delivered a massive victory for American energy independence and national security, passing groundbreaking legislation that will finally break China's chokehold on the critical minerals that power our economy and military.
The Critical Mineral Dominance Act, championed by Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN), passed the House 224-195 on Wednesday in a largely party-line vote that exposed exactly where Democrats' loyalties lie – and it's not with American workers or national security.
This isn't just about mining, Patriots. This is about taking back control of our economic destiny from the Chinese Communist Party that has systematically cornered the market on minerals essential for everything from our smartphones to our F-35 fighter jets.
Rep. Ryan Zinke didn't mince words about what's at stake, posting on social media: "Depending on China for the minerals that keep our country running is a national security risk. America has those resources right here at home. It's time we started using them."
"The Critical Mineral Dominance Act passed the House. Depending on China for the minerals that keep our country running is a national security risk. America has those resources right here at home. It's time we started using them." - Rep. Ryan Zinke
The legislation aims to expedite domestic mining operations on federal lands, cutting through the red tape that has kept American resources locked away while we've been forced to bow to Beijing for materials critical to our defense infrastructure and technology sector.
As Bloomberg Government noted, the bill specifically targets "China's global dominance of critical minerals used in everything from defense equipment to cell phones." Finally, someone in Washington gets it – economic dependence on our greatest adversary is economic suicide.
But here's what really tells the story: nearly every Democrat voted AGAINST American energy independence. They'd rather keep us dependent on China than unleash American workers and American resources.
This is exactly the kind of America First legislation that President Trump's second term was designed to deliver. While the Biden regime spent four years making us more dependent on foreign adversaries, Republicans are now systematically dismantling that failed approach.
The question isn't whether this bill will boost American jobs and security – it's whether Senate Democrats will continue putting China's interests ahead of America's. We're about to find out where their true loyalties lie.