Minerals Security Partnership Authorization Act
Sponsored By: Representative Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would create a U.S.-led international effort to secure and diversify critical mineral supply chains. It directs the State Department to coordinate an allies-and-partners coalition, set project-selection standards, and help attract financing for mining, processing, and advanced manufacturing.
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- Manufacturers and defense suppliers would get a push toward more reliable inputs through joint investment, market-based incentives, and coordination with allies to reduce reliance on supply chains controlled by China, Russia, or Iran.
- Mining communities and partner countries would see prioritized projects that must meet environmental and labor safeguards and that can access cost-sharing, political risk insurance, and other financing tools to attract investment.
- U.S. diplomacy and federal action would be centralized under the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment to lead the Minerals Security Partnership, build a public database of projects, require private-sector coordination, and permit U.S. membership in the International Nickel Study Group.
*It would authorize $75 million for the State Department for fiscal year 2026, increasing federal spending.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
President could form minerals coalition
If enacted, the President could negotiate a coalition for mining, processing, and supply of critical minerals. The coalition could use cost-sharing, financing, and political risk insurance to draw joint investment. It would set market-based rules and support transport and manufacturing tied to these minerals. The goal would be more secure supply chains for the United States and partners.
State Department would lead minerals push
If enacted, the Secretary of State would lead U.S. work in the Minerals Security Partnership. The Department could set rules, share data, and keep a project database. It could help fund joint projects with cost-sharing, financing, risk insurance, or equity. The bill would authorize $75 million in fiscal year 2026 for this work, subject to appropriation. Projects would be picked to boost U.S. and ally supply and meet strong labor and environmental standards.
Join international nickel study group
If enacted, the President could accept terms and maintain U.S. membership in the International Nickel Study Group. Starting in fiscal year 2026, U.S. dues could be paid from the Contributions to International Organizations account. This would allow the government to fund membership from that appropriation.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
GU • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
CA • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]
WA • R
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
IA • R
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Roll Call Votes
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