Today, POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down for an extended interview with Representatives Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Rob Wittman (R-Va.), a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers planning to introduce legislation before the end of the year that aims to bolster the U.S. critical minerals industry and counter China. The congressional effort could be massively important since China currently dominates the market, and American companies have urged the federal government to get more involved. The duo discusses the unique policies they are considering in their legislation, the political and logistical challenges ahead, and why they say the time is now for Congress to act. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices