The SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 establishes a new government corporation called the Strategic Resilience Reserve to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign countries—particularly China—for critical minerals essential to national security and economic competitiveness. The Reserve will acquire, store, and manage critical minerals; conduct biennial risk assessments of supply chains; use various financing tools like loans and investments to develop domestic mining and recycling capacity; and sell stored minerals during supply shortages or price spikes. Governed by a 7-member Board of Governors appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the Reserve aims to ensure at least 25 percent of domestic critical mineral consumption comes from U.S. or allied sources while limiting dependence on foreign entities of concern to no more than 75 percent. The bill includes strict oversight mechanisms, including mandatory annual independent audits, biennial reviews by the Comptroller General, and annual public reporting with a searchable transaction database (with limited national security exceptions). The Reserve can also establish international partnerships with allied nations that contribute at least $100 million in capital and must evaluate foreign producers' environmental and labor compliance standards.
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