Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025
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IntroducedReported by Mr. Risch, with an amendment
Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Mr. Curtis) introduced the following …
Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Mr. Curtis) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025 authorizes the State Department to lead international efforts to secure America's supply of critical minerals -- materials like lithium, cobalt, gold, and copper that are essential for electronics, clean energy, and defense. The bill aims to reduce U.S. dependence on China, Russia, and Iran for these minerals by building partnerships with allied nations and supporting American mining companies operating abroad.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. mining, processing, and refining companies benefit the most, as the bill provides State Department advocacy and support for their international projects, including a certification mechanism for qualifying projects. Defense contractors and technology manufacturers benefit from more secure supply chains for materials essential to weapons systems, semiconductors, and batteries. Allied nations with critical mineral reserves gain access to U.S. investment coordination and partnership opportunities through the Minerals Security Partnership.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Chinese, Russian, and Iranian mineral suppliers face the primary burden, as the bill explicitly aims to eliminate U.S. reliance on supply chains they control. American taxpayers fund the $50 million authorization for fiscal year 2026 to implement these initiatives. Mining operations that do not meet environmental and labor standards will be excluded from U.S. government support and certification.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes the President to negotiate international agreements to create a coalition of allied nations for critical mineral supply chain security
- Gives the State Department's Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment authority to lead the Minerals Security Partnership for identifying and supporting mining investments abroad
- Authorizes U.S. membership in the International Nickel Study Group
- Requires a diplomatic strategy within 180 days for securing critical mineral supply chains
- Creates a certification mechanism for private sector mining projects that meet labor rights and environmental standards
- Appropriates $50 million for fiscal year 2026 to implement the Act
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Establishes international cooperation mechanisms and authorizes the Department of State to lead efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains through partnerships with allies, reducing dependence on adversarial nations, and supporting domestic and allied mining, processing, and recycling capabilities.
Policy Domains
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
- "the_under_secretary"
- → Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Has the meaning given in section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606), and includes gold, copper, and any other mineral determined by the Secretary of State to be essential to economic or national security of the United States and to have a supply chain vulnerable to disruption
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