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