Critical Mineral Executive Coordination Act of 2026

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In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

US diplomats would get training, and a new advisor would help secure key minerals.

This bill would require US diplomats to get special training on global energy and key mineral supplies. It also suggests creating a top advisor role within the National Security Council to manage work on these important materials. These steps aim to help America get the resources it needs for national security and a strong economy.

What Would Change

Today, there are no specific mandatory training programs for US diplomats on critical mineral supply chains, nor a dedicated high-level advisor for these issues at the National Security Council. If this bill becomes law, certain diplomats would need to complete new training on these topics for a period of three years, and Congress would recommend a new Special Advisor position to coordinate national efforts on critical minerals.

Key Provisions

Requires certain US diplomats to complete mandatory training on global energy and critical mineral supply chains.
Requires specialized training for diplomats going to countries important for critical minerals or at high risk for supply disruptions.
Recommends creating a Special Advisor to the President for Critical Minerals and Supply Chains within the National Security Council.
Recommends this Special Advisor coordinate federal agencies and advise on policies for critical materials.
Requires the Department of State to share critical mineral training materials with other federal agencies.
Ends all new training requirements three years after the bill becomes law.

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Critical Mineral Executive Coordination Act of 2026

What Would Change

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