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Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2550| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2025
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Curtis (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a comprehensive policy to secure critical mineral supply chains for the United States. It defines critical minerals as those essential to national security or the economy with vulnerable supply chains, and aims to reduce reliance on adversarial nations like China and Russia . The policy prioritizes collaboration with allies for mining, processing, reclamation, and recycling, alongside increasing domestic development and production. The legislation authorizes the President to negotiate international agreements to form a coalition focused on facilitating the mining, processing, and recycling of critical minerals, as well as advanced manufacturing. Key objectives for these negotiations include establishing secure and resilient supply chains, improving economies of scale, and creating market-based incentives for joint investment in critical mineral projects. The bill also mandates the establishment of best practices for labor rights, environmental protection, and community safety in critical mineral industrial activities. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Secretary of State to lead U.S. participation in the Minerals Security Partnership , tasked with identifying and supporting investments in critical mineral projects and coordinating diplomatic engagement. This partnership will establish a database of projects to spur investment and enhance supply chain resilience, while prioritizing projects that advance U.S. national and economic security interests. The Act also authorizes U.S. membership in the International Nickel Study Group and appropriates $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to enhance critical mineral supply chain security.

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Timeline
Jul 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 30, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
  • July 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 30, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.

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AsiaChinaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEuropeHuman rightsIndustrial facilitiesIndustrial policy and productivityInternational organizations and cooperationLabor standardsManufacturingMetalsMiningPublic-private cooperationRussiaSolid waste and recyclingStrategic materials and reservesTrade agreements and negotiationsU.S. and foreign investments

Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2550| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2025
This bill establishes a comprehensive policy to secure critical mineral supply chains for the United States. It defines critical minerals as those essential to national security or the economy with vulnerable supply chains, and aims to reduce reliance on adversarial nations like China and Russia . The policy prioritizes collaboration with allies for mining, processing, reclamation, and recycling, alongside increasing domestic development and production. The legislation authorizes the President to negotiate international agreements to form a coalition focused on facilitating the mining, processing, and recycling of critical minerals, as well as advanced manufacturing. Key objectives for these negotiations include establishing secure and resilient supply chains, improving economies of scale, and creating market-based incentives for joint investment in critical mineral projects. The bill also mandates the establishment of best practices for labor rights, environmental protection, and community safety in critical mineral industrial activities. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Secretary of State to lead U.S. participation in the Minerals Security Partnership , tasked with identifying and supporting investments in critical mineral projects and coordinating diplomatic engagement. This partnership will establish a database of projects to spur investment and enhance supply chain resilience, while prioritizing projects that advance U.S. national and economic security interests. The Act also authorizes U.S. membership in the International Nickel Study Group and appropriates $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to enhance critical mineral supply chain security.

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Timeline
Jul 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 30, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
  • July 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 30, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Curtis (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEuropeHuman rightsIndustrial facilitiesIndustrial policy and productivityInternational organizations and cooperationLabor standardsManufacturingMetalsMiningPublic-private cooperationRussiaSolid waste and recyclingStrategic materials and reservesTrade agreements and negotiationsU.S. and foreign investments