Congress·In Committee·S. 3659

Congress Proposes $2.5 Billion Reserve to Secure Critical Minerals and Reduce Foreign Reliance

SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: U.S. Bolsters Mineral Security with New Stockpile and Global Alliances

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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.

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Jan 15, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced in Senate

What Happens Next

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Within 180 days of enactment

Board of Governors must be appointed

The President would need to nominate and the Senate confirm 7 board members within 180 days of the bill becoming law. Until this happens, the Reserve can't start operating, buying minerals, or making loans.