Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act

This bill would set up a national task force to help the United States stop depending on China and other adversary countries for critical minerals and rare earth metals. These materials are needed for transportation, technology, renewable energy, and military equipment, so shortages can harm our economy and security. The task force would bring together federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners to study risks and advise the President on how to build safer, U.S.-based supply chains. It would share data, suggest ways to boost responsible mining, processing, and recycling at home, strengthen the workforce with good-paying, safe jobs, and work with allies to secure these supplies. No new funding is authorized for this effort.

The task force includes many federal agencies and will consult with Tribes, states, local leaders, industry, workers, researchers, and community groups involved in mining and processing. It will also explore partnerships with trusted countries, including those in the Quad, the Abraham Accords, and NATO.

• Who is affected: Federal agencies; state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments; communities and industries tied to mining and processing; workers; and allied nations that may partner with the U.S. on mineral supply chains.
• What changes: A new task force studies risks and makes recommendations to the President to secure supplies; it coordinates across all levels of government, boosts domestic mining and recycling, and strengthens the workforce; it partners with allies. No new funds are authorized.
• When: The President must establish the task force within 90 days of enactment; the group meets at least every 90 days and gives regular briefings. A major report to Congress is due in 2 years and will be published soon after; a separate GAO study is due in 18 months. The task force ends after completing its reporting requirements.