[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[S. 2550 Reported in Senate (RS)]
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Calendar No. 239
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2550
To provide for international cooperation to secure critical mineral
supply chains, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 30, 2025
Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Mr. Curtis) introduced the following
bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations
October 30, 2025
Reported by Mr. Risch, with an amendment
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]
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A BILL
To provide for international cooperation to secure critical mineral
supply chains, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
<DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Critical Minerals
Partnership Act of 2025''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF CRITICAL MINERAL.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In this Act, the term ``critical mineral''--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) has the meaning given the term in section 7002
of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) includes any other mineral or mineral material
determined by the Secretary of State--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) to be essential to the economic or
national security of the United States; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) to have a supply chain vulnerable to
disruption.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON CRITICAL MINERAL SUPPLY
CHAINS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> It is the policy of the United States--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to collaborate with allies and partners of the
United States to build secure and resilient critical minerals
supply chains, including in the mining, processing, reclamation
and recycling, and valuation of critical minerals;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to prioritize the development and production
of critical mineral resources domestically, including through
improvement of systems for collecting and recycling critical
minerals from used and discarded goods or equipment, both to
supply domestic needs and for export to allies and partners
that participate in secure and resilient supply chains for
critical minerals;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) to reduce or eliminate reliance and dependence
on critical mineral supply chains controlled by the People's
Republic of China, the Russian Federation, Iran, or any other
adversary of the United States;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) to work with allies and partners on enhancing
evaluation capability and technology in trusted countries that
produce critical minerals to avoid the export of critical
minerals, or products or components that are dependent on
critical minerals, that are controlled by adversaries of the
United States;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) to identify and implement market-based
incentives for the purposes of facilitating the creation and
maintenance of secure and resilient critical mineral supply
chains, including for reclamation and recycling of critical
mineral resources from waste streams, in collaboration with
allies and partners;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) to prioritize securing critical mineral supply
chains in United States foreign policy, including through the
use of economic tools to invest responsibly in projects in
partner countries in a manner that both benefits local
populations and bolsters the supply of critical minerals to the
United States and allies and partners of the United States;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) that collaboration with allies and partners to
build secure and resilient critical mineral supply chains shall
not replace United States efforts to increase domestic
development and production or recycling of critical
minerals.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 4. INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS RELATING TO PROTECTING
CRITICAL MINERAL SUPPLY CHAINS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The President is authorized to negotiate
an agreement with international partners for the purposes of
establishing a coalition--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to facilitate--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the mining, processing, recycling, and
enhanced access to the supply of critical minerals;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) advanced manufacturing that relies on
the practical application of critical minerals;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to secure an adequate supply of critical
minerals and relevant products, manufacturing inputs, and
components that are heavily dependent on critical mineral
resource inputs for the United States and other members of the
coalition (in this section referred to as ``member
countries'').</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Negotiating Objectives.--The overall objectives for
negotiating an agreement described in subsection (a) should be--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to establish mechanisms for member countries
to build secure and resilient supply chains for critical
minerals, including in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the mining, refinement, reclamation
and recycling, processing, and valuation of critical
minerals; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) advanced manufacturing of products,
components, and materials that are dependent on
critical minerals;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to improve economies of scale and joint
cooperation with international partners in securing access and
means of production throughout the supply chains of critical
minerals and manufacturing processes dependent on critical
minerals;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) to establish mechanisms, with appropriate
market-based disciplines, that provide and maintain
opportunities among member countries for creating industry
economies of scale to attract joint investment among those
countries, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) cooperation on joint projects,
including cost-sharing on building appropriate
infrastructure to access deposits of critical minerals;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) creation or enhancement of national
and international programs to support the development
of robust industries by providing appropriate sector-
specific incentives, such as political risk and other
insurance opportunities, financing, and other support,
for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) mining and processing critical
minerals;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) manufacturing of products,
components, and materials that are dependent on
critical minerals and are essential to consumer
technology products or have important national
security implications;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) building capacities and
creating incentives for recovering used, spent,
or discarded equipment and consumer goods
containing critical minerals to be safely
handled and recycled; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) associated transportation
needs that are tailored to the handling,
movement, and logistics management of critical
minerals and products, components, and
materials that are dependent on critical
minerals;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) to establish market-based rules for member
countries regarding adoption of qualifying tax and other
incentives to stimulate investment, as balanced by market-based
disciplines to ensure a fair playing field among those
countries;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) to establish recommended best practices to
protect--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) labor rights;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the natural environment and ecosystems
near critical mineral industrial sites; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) safety of communities near critical
mineral industrial activities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) to advance economic growth in developing
countries with critical mineral reserves and capacities for the
recovery and recycling of critical minerals, including for the
benefit of the citizens of those countries;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) to establish rules allowing for the
establishment of a consortium that is resourced and empowered
to bid and compete in acquiring and securing potential deposits
of critical minerals in countries that are not members of the
coalition described in subsection (a) (in this section referred
to as ``nonmember countries'');</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) to establish a mechanism for joint resource
mapping with procedures for equitable sharing of information on
potential deposits of critical minerals not less frequently
than annually;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) to establish appropriate mechanisms for the
recognition and enforcement by a member country of judgments
relating to environmental and related harms caused by mining
operations within the territory of the member country in
contravention of that country's laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (10) to improve supply chain security among member
countries by providing for national treatment investment
protections among those countries that are equal to, or better
than, the standards in the United States model bilateral
investment treaty.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Congressional Consultations Required.--In the course
of negotiations described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall
consult closely and on a timely basis with, and keep fully apprised of
the negotiations, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and
the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 5. MINERALS SECURITY PARTNERSHIP AUTHORIZATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary of State, acting through
the Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the
Environment, is authorized to lead United States participation in the
Minerals Security Partnership, for the following purposes:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) To identify and support investment and
advocate for commercial critical mineral mining, processing,
and refining projects that enable robust and secure critical
mineral supply chains, in consultation with other Federal
agencies, as appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) To coordinate with relevant regional bureaus
to develop regional diplomatic engagement strategies related to
critical minerals projects and to identify projects that are
priorities.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) To coordinate with United States missions
abroad on projects, programs, and investments that enable
robust and secure critical mineral supply chains.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) To coordinate with current and prospective
members of the Minerals Security Partnership.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) To establish a mechanism for information-
sharing with members of the Minerals Security
Partnership.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) To establish policies and procedures, and if
necessary, to provide funding to facilitate cooperation on
joint projects with members of the Minerals Security
Partnership and the Minerals Security Forum, including those
related to cost-sharing agreements, political risk insurance,
financing, equity investments, and other support, in
coordination with other Federal agencies, as
appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) If an agreement described in section 4 is
entered into, to support the establishment of the coalition
described in that section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Database.--As part of the Minerals Security
Partnership, the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary, is
authorized to establish and maintain a database of critical mineral
projects for the purpose of providing high quality and up-to-date
information to the private sector and, at the discretion of the Under
Secretary, to members of the Minerals Security Partnership, in order to
spur greater investment, increase the resilience of global critical
minerals supply chains, and boost United States supply.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Qualifications for Personnel.--With respect to
staffing personnel to carry out the Minerals Security Partnership, the
Secretary shall prioritize individuals with the following
qualifications:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Substantive knowledge and experience in issues
related to critical minerals supply chain and their application
to strategic industries, including in the defense, energy, and
technology sectors.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Substantive knowledge and experience in large-
scale multi-donor project financing and related technical and
diplomatic arrangements, international coalition-building, and
project management.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Substantive knowledge and experience in trade
and foreign policy, defense industrial base policy, or national
security-sensitive supply chain issues.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Private Sector Coordination.--The Secretary shall
ensure close coordination between the Department of State, the private
sector, and relevant civil society groups on the implementation of this
section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Project Selection.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The United States, through its
participation in the Minerals Security Partnership, shall
prioritize projects that advance the national and economic
security interests of the United States and allies and partners
of the United States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Criteria requirements.--The United States
should advocate for the Minerals Security Partnership to use
environmental, social, or governance standards, including as
criteria for project selection, that are consistent with United
States law or international agreements approved by
Congress.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 6. UNITED STATES MEMBERSHIP IN THE INTERNATIONAL NICKEL
STUDY GROUP.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) United States Membership.--The President is authorized
to accept the Terms of Reference of and maintain membership of the
United States in the International Nickel Study Group.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Payments of Assessed Contributions.--For fiscal year
2025 and thereafter, the United States assessed contributions to the
International Nickel Study Group may be paid from funds appropriated
for ``Contributions to International Organizations''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department
of State $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to enhance critical mineral
supply chain security, including to implement this Act.</DELETED>
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Critical Minerals Partnership Act of
2025''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF CRITICAL MINERAL.
In this Act, the term ``critical mineral''--
(1) has the meaning given the term in section 7002 of the
Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606); and
(2) includes--
(A) gold and copper; and
(B) any other mineral or mineral material
determined by the Secretary of State--
(i) to be essential to the economic or
national security of the United States; and
(ii) to have a supply chain vulnerable to
disruption.
SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON CRITICAL MINERAL SUPPLY CHAINS.
It is the policy of the United States--
(1) to collaborate with allies and partners of the United
States to responsibly build secure and resilient critical
minerals supply chains, including in the mining, processing,
reclamation and recycling, and valuation of critical minerals;
(2) to prioritize the development and production of
critical mineral resources domestically, including through
improvement of systems for collecting and recycling critical
minerals from used and discarded goods or equipment, both to
supply domestic needs and for export to allies and partners
that participate in secure and resilient supply chains for
critical minerals;
(3) to reduce or eliminate reliance and dependence on
critical mineral supply chains controlled by the People's
Republic of China, the Russian Federation, Iran, or any other
adversary of the United States;
(4) to work with allies and partners on enhancing
evaluation capability and technology in trusted countries that
produce critical minerals to avoid the export of critical
minerals, or products or components that are dependent on
critical minerals, that are controlled by adversaries of the
United States;
(5) to identify and implement market-based incentives for
the purposes of facilitating the creation and maintenance of
secure and resilient critical mineral supply chains, including
for reclamation and recycling of critical mineral resources
from waste streams, in collaboration with allies and partners;
(6) to prioritize securing critical mineral supply chains
in United States foreign policy, including through the use of
economic tools to invest responsibly in projects in partner
countries in a manner that both benefits local populations and
bolsters the supply of critical minerals to the United States
and allies and partners of the United States; and
(7) that collaboration with allies and partners to build
secure and resilient critical mineral supply chains shall not
replace United States efforts to increase domestic development
and production or recycling of critical minerals.
SEC. 4. INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS RELATING TO PROTECTING CRITICAL
MINERAL SUPPLY CHAINS.
(a) In General.--The President is authorized to negotiate an
agreement with international partners for the purposes of establishing
a coalition--
(1) to facilitate--
(A) the mining, processing, recycling, and enhanced
access to the supply of critical minerals; and
(B) advanced manufacturing that relies on the
practical application of critical minerals; and
(2) to secure an adequate supply of critical minerals and
relevant products, manufacturing inputs, and components that
are heavily dependent on critical mineral resource inputs for
the United States and other members of the coalition (in this
section referred to as ``member countries'').
(b) Negotiating Objectives.--The overall objectives for negotiating
an agreement described in subsection (a) should be--
(1) to establish mechanisms for member countries to build
secure and resilient supply chains for critical minerals,
including in--
(A) the mining, refinement, reclamation and
recycling, processing, and valuation of critical
minerals; and
(B) advanced manufacturing of products, components,
and materials that are dependent on critical minerals;
(2) to improve economies of scale and joint cooperation
with international partners in securing access and means of
production throughout the supply chains of critical minerals
and manufacturing processes dependent on critical minerals;
(3) to establish mechanisms, with appropriate market-based
disciplines, that provide and maintain opportunities among
member countries for creating industry economies of scale to
attract joint investment among those countries, including--
(A) cooperation on joint projects, including cost-
sharing on building appropriate infrastructure to
access deposits of critical minerals; and
(B) creation or enhancement of national and
international programs to support the development of
robust industries by providing appropriate sector-
specific incentives, such as political risk and other
insurance opportunities, financing, and other support,
for--
(i) mining and processing critical
minerals;
(ii) manufacturing of products, components,
and materials that are dependent on critical
minerals and are essential to consumer
technology products or have important national
security implications;
(iii) building capacities and creating
incentives for recovering used, spent, or
discarded equipment and consumer goods
containing critical minerals to be safely
handled and recycled; and
(iv) associated transportation needs that
are tailored to the handling, movement, and
logistics management of critical minerals and
products, components, and materials that are
dependent on critical minerals;
(4) to establish market-based rules for member countries
regarding adoption of qualifying tax and other incentives to
stimulate investment, as balanced by market-based disciplines
to ensure a fair playing field among those countries;
(5) to establish recommended best practices to protect--
(A) labor rights;
(B) the natural environment and ecosystems near
critical mineral industrial sites;
(C) safety of communities near critical mineral
industrial activities; and
(D) supplier diversity;
(6) to advance economic growth in developing countries with
critical mineral reserves and capacities for the recovery and
recycling of critical minerals, including for the benefit of
the citizens of those countries;
(7) to establish rules allowing for the establishment of a
consortium that is resourced and empowered to bid and compete
in acquiring and securing potential deposits of critical
minerals in countries that are not members of the coalition
described in subsection (a) (in this section referred to as
``nonmember countries'');
(8) to establish a mechanism for joint resource mapping
with procedures for equitable sharing of information on
potential deposits of critical minerals not less frequently
than annually;
(9) to establish mechanisms for member countries to
recognize and address environmental and related harms caused by
mining operations within the territory of a member country; and
(10) to improve supply chain security among member
countries by providing for national treatment investment
protections among those countries that are equal to, or better
than, the standards in the United States model bilateral
investment treaty.
(c) Congressional Consultations Required.--In the course of
negotiations described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult
closely and on a timely basis with, and keep fully apprised of the
negotiations, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to alter United States domestic law, standards, or processes
applicable to critical minerals.
SEC. 5. MINERALS SECURITY PARTNERSHIP AUTHORIZATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of State, acting through the Under
Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, is
authorized to lead United States participation in the Minerals Security
Partnership, for the following purposes:
(1) To identify and support investment and advocate for
commercial critical mineral mining, processing, and refining
projects that enable robust and secure critical mineral supply
chains, in consultation with other Federal agencies, as
appropriate.
(2) To coordinate with relevant regional bureaus to develop
regional diplomatic engagement strategies related to critical
minerals projects and to identify projects that are priorities.
(3) To coordinate with United States missions abroad on
projects, programs, and investments that enable robust and
secure critical mineral supply chains.
(4) To coordinate with current and prospective members of
the Minerals Security Partnership.
(5) To establish a mechanism for information-sharing with
members of the Minerals Security Partnership.
(6) To establish policies and procedures, and if necessary,
to provide funding to facilitate cooperation on joint projects
with members of the Minerals Security Partnership and the
Minerals Security Forum, including those related to cost-
sharing agreements, political risk insurance, financing, equity
investments, and other support, in coordination with other
Federal agencies, as appropriate.
(7) If an agreement described in section 4 is entered into,
to support the establishment of the coalition described in that
section.
(b) Database.--As part of the Minerals Security Partnership, the
Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary, is authorized to
establish and maintain a database of critical mineral projects for the
purpose of providing high quality and up-to-date information to the
private sector and, at the discretion of the Under Secretary, to
members of the Minerals Security Partnership, in order to spur greater
investment, increase the resilience of global critical minerals supply
chains, and boost United States supply.
(c) Qualifications for Personnel.--With respect to staffing
personnel to carry out the Minerals Security Partnership, the Secretary
shall prioritize individuals with the following qualifications:
(1) Substantive knowledge and experience in issues related
to critical minerals supply chain and their application to
strategic industries, including in the defense, energy, and
technology sectors.
(2) Substantive knowledge and experience in large-scale
multi-donor project financing and related technical and
diplomatic arrangements, international coalition-building, and
project management.
(3) Substantive knowledge and experience in trade and
foreign policy, defense industrial base policy, or national
security-sensitive supply chain issues.
(d) Private Sector Coordination.--The Secretary shall ensure close
coordination between the Department of State, the private sector, and
relevant civil society groups on the implementation of this section.
(e) Project Selection.--
(1) In general.--The United States, through its
participation in the Minerals Security Partnership, shall
prioritize projects that advance the national and economic
security interests of the United States and allies and partners
of the United States.
(2) Criteria requirements.--The United States should
advocate for the Minerals Security Partnership to use
environmental, human rights, and anticorruption standards,
including as criteria for project selection, that are
consistent with United States law or international agreements
approved by Congress.
SEC. 6. UNITED STATES MEMBERSHIP IN THE INTERNATIONAL NICKEL STUDY
GROUP.
(a) United States Membership.--The President is authorized to
accept the Terms of Reference of and maintain membership of the United
States in the International Nickel Study Group.
(b) Payments of Assessed Contributions.--For fiscal year 2025 and
thereafter, the United States assessed contributions to the
International Nickel Study Group may be paid from funds appropriated
for ``Contributions to International Organizations''.
SEC. 7. REPORT ON CRITICAL MINERAL SUPPLY CHAINS AND DIPLOMATIC TOOLS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the
heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report on priority critical
minerals and existing diplomatic tools for advancing the critical
minerals policies of the United States.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall--
(1) identify, as priority critical minerals, minerals--
(A) that are essential inputs into products
critical for national security; and
(B) the supply of which are highly concentrated in
or controlled by one country;
(2) assess the key opportunities and challenges related to
each priority critical mineral identified under paragraph (1);
(3) describe the financial, commercial, and development
assistance tools and resources available to advance the
critical mineral policies of the United States;
(4) describe mechanisms of the United States Government
available as of the date of the enactment of this Act to
support diplomatic efforts, including the Minerals Security
Partnership, to promote the diversification of critical mineral
supply chains; and
(5) identify the key multilateral institutions engaged on
critical mineral issues and describe the participation of the
United States in those institutions.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select
Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 8. UNITED STATES DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY FOR SECURING CRITICAL
MINERALS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the
heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall develop a strategy for
securing the supply chains of a diverse set of critical minerals.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required by subsection (a) shall--
(1) include--
(A) a review of the roles and responsibilities of
offices and positions within the Department of State
engaged, as of the date of the enactment of this Act,
in efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains;
and
(B) processes to ensure that those offices
coordinate and deconflict those efforts;
(2) leverage utilization of United States financial,
commercial, and development assistance tools and resources to
advance the critical mineral policies of the United States;
(3) include targeted engagement plans for both countries
that are allies and partners of the United States and countries
with significant proven and estimated deposits of or processing
capacity for minerals critical to national security interests,
including utilizing whole-of-government tools and resources to
support those countries beyond critical mineral projects;
(4) provide for coordination with relevant Federal agencies
to consider restrictions on imports of critical minerals to
address both price volatility and incentivize sourcing from
trusted suppliers;
(5) strengthen collaboration with countries that are allies
and partners of the United States, and leverage the
participation of the United States in the key multilateral
institutions engaged on critical mineral issues, in order to
diversify the United States supply chain of critical minerals
and encourage the participation of the United States in
international boards, projects, and standard-making bodies;
(6) extend the diplomatic and commercial advocacy support
of the United States to private sector entities throughout
critical mineral supply chains; and
(7) facilitate coordination with countries that are allies
and partners of the United States--
(A) to identify best practices and develop
coordinated standards for critical mineral projects;
(B) to protect against inhumane labor practices;
and
(C) to minimize adverse environmental and social
impacts from the critical minerals supply chain.
(c) Briefing Required.--Not later than 210 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall brief the appropriate
congressional committees on the strategy developed under subsection
(a).
(d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select
Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 9. ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC TOOL TO SUPPORT UNITED STATES
PRIVATE SECTOR CRITICAL MINERAL PROJECTS ABROAD.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that United
States private sector entities competing for critical mineral projects
abroad need support from the United States Government.
(b) Support.--The Secretary of State shall identify an appropriate
official or office of the Department of State to establish a mechanism
and process for the United States to provide support for critical
mineral projects abroad. Such support may include--
(1) a mechanism for certifying that critical mineral
projects uphold labor rights and minimize environmental
impacts; and
(2) a process for United States private sector entities to
engage with United States embassies in foreign countries for
support when pursuing critical mineral projects in such
countries.
Calendar No. 239
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2550
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A BILL
To provide for international cooperation to secure critical mineral
supply chains, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________
October 30, 2025
Reported with an amendment