Boosts US access to vital minerals by creating global tech partnerships.
This bill would create a new program at the State Department to work with other countries on finding and using critical minerals. These minerals are key for technologies like phones, electric cars, and defense systems. The goal is to make sure the U.S. has a steady supply and stays competitive in technology. This includes specifically avoiding partnerships with certain countries like China or Russia.
Today, there is no formal Critical Minerals Innovation Partnership Program at the State Department, nor are there International Centers of Excellence for critical minerals supply chains. The Foreign Assistance Act also doesn't specifically authorize this type of science and technology cooperation. If this bill becomes law, it would create the Critical Minerals Innovation Partnership Program, establish International Centers of Excellence, and set up a digital platform to connect U.S. entities with opportunities. It would also change foreign assistance rules to allow funding for these science and technology partnerships.
HR 9858 · 119th Congress · July 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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