minerals; metals; supporting domestic supply

HCR 2044 is a non-binding resolution passed by Arizona's legislature affirming the state's mineral resources (including copper, uranium, and others) as critical to national security, economic growth, and the transition to green energy. It calls on federal and state governments to streamline mining permitting, support domestic production, and reduce reliance on foreign mineral imports. The resolution does not create new laws but formally expresses legislative support for policies fostering Arizona's mining industry and a domestic supply chain for critical minerals. It directly addresses government agencies and policymakers, not specific businesses or residents.