Bill · H.R. 6659· House(119-HR-6659)
Critical Minerals Trade Security Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Critical Minerals Trade Security Act aims to create a Chief Critical Minerals Negotiator position within the Office of the United States Trade Representative. This new official will handle trade negotiations and enforce agreements related to critical minerals. The negotiator is tasked with coordinating critical minerals policy with various government secretaries. Additionally, the position requires submitting an annual report regarding trade practices of certain countries to Congress. The negotiator must also provide a response plan to address any findings in that report.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires the negotiator to publish an annual report on a publicly available website.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+1
Securing critical minerals is noted as essential for advanced computing and secure communications equipment.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1
The negotiator is tasked with enforcing trade agreements and managing relationships regarding critical minerals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Enhanced National Security and Economic Resilience: The bill identifies that critical minerals are essential for national security and the defense industrial base, including uses like jet engines and missile guidance systems (Section 2).
-
Protection Against Supply Chain Disruptions: By establishing a negotiator to address the acts and policies of trade partners, the bill seeks to mitigate risks from foreign producers who use supply chain dominance for economic leverage (Section 2 and Section 3).
-
Increased Transparency: The bill requires the Chief Critical Minerals Negotiator to publish an annual report on a publicly available website regarding the trade practices of countries with significant trade relationships or those posing a risk to U.S. supply chains (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1Improves International Alliances+1Improves International Trade+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Veterans+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Public Land Management+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+1
- 1/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BarrRepublican · Kentucky
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Roger WilliamsRepublican · Texas