Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2023

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Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2023

This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment within the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a strategy to develop supply chains for DOD that are not dependent on mining or processing of critical minerals in or by specified countries (e.g., China) in order to achieve critical mineral supply chain independence from such countries by 2035.

The strategy must be submitted in classified form but must include an unclassified summary.

The Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2031, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of reducing America's dependence on foreign sources for critical minerals. Critical minerals are essential for a wide range of industries, including technology, defense, and renewable energy.

The bill seeks to promote domestic production of critical minerals by streamlining the permitting process for mining projects on federal lands. It also includes provisions to encourage research and development of new technologies for extracting and processing these minerals in an environmentally responsible manner.

Additionally, the Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2023 aims to strengthen partnerships with allies and trading partners to ensure a stable and secure supply chain for critical minerals. This includes provisions for information sharing and coordination on critical mineral production and trade. Overall, the bill is designed to enhance America's national security and economic competitiveness by reducing reliance on foreign sources for critical minerals. It emphasizes the importance of responsible mining practices and collaboration with international partners to ensure a stable supply of these essential resources.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2031

Introduced on
2023-06-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2023

This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment within the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a strategy to develop supply chains for DOD that are not dependent on mining or processing of critical minerals in or by specified countries (e.g., China) in order to achieve critical mineral supply chain independence from such countries by 2035.

The strategy must be submitted in classified form but must include an unclassified summary.

The Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2031, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of reducing America's dependence on foreign sources for critical minerals. Critical minerals are essential for a wide range of industries, including technology, defense, and renewable energy.

The bill seeks to promote domestic production of critical minerals by streamlining the permitting process for mining projects on federal lands. It also includes provisions to encourage research and development of new technologies for extracting and processing these minerals in an environmentally responsible manner.

Additionally, the Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2023 aims to strengthen partnerships with allies and trading partners to ensure a stable and secure supply chain for critical minerals. This includes provisions for information sharing and coordination on critical mineral production and trade. Overall, the bill is designed to enhance America's national security and economic competitiveness by reducing reliance on foreign sources for critical minerals. It emphasizes the importance of responsible mining practices and collaboration with international partners to ensure a stable supply of these essential resources.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to strengthen the national security of the United States by decreasing the reliance of the Department of Defense on critical minerals from the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and other geostrategic competitors and adversaries of the United States, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Summary9/13/2023

Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2023

This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment within the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a strategy to develop supply chains for DOD t...


Latest Action6/15/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.