SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill creates a new government group called the Strategic Resilience Reserve. Its main job is to make sure the U.S. has a steady supply of minerals needed for things like smartphones, electric car batteries, and military equipment.
• The government would set aside $2.5 billion to buy and store these minerals. This works like a backup supply so that if there is a global shortage or a trade conflict, American factories can keep running without relying on other countries.
• The policy aims to help American companies and friendly nations compete with China, which currently controls most of the world's mineral supply. It offers loans and financial help to businesses that mine or recycle these materials in the U.S. or partner countries.
• To keep things fair and clean, the new agency would check that the minerals are produced using safe labor and environmental standards. It would also track global prices to prevent foreign countries from manipulating the market to hurt American businesses.