Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024

The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 amends the Energy Act of 2020 to expand the definition of "critical minerals" to include any "critical material" designated by the Secretary of Energy. It requires the Secretary to update the official list of critical minerals within 45 days of designating a new critical material. This change directly affects the Department of Energy, which must manage the updated list, and industries relying on mineral supply chains. The bill ensures consistency in how minerals are classified under federal law by formalizing the Secretary’s authority to add new materials to the critical minerals list.