H.R.2

Montana House Resolution 2 supports the exploration, development, and processing of critical minerals in Montana.

Montana House Resolution 2 urges state, federal, tribal, and local jurisdictions to support the exploration, development, processing, refining, and recycling of critical minerals in Montana. The resolution highlights Montana's unique position with its platinum group metals mines and other critical minerals. It emphasizes the importance of domestic critical minerals for national defense, technological advancements, and economic benefits. The resolution also calls for the responsible development of these minerals to avoid supply chain disruptions and reliance on geopolitical adversaries.