Bill · S. 2839· Senate(119-S-2839)
Restoring American Mineral Security Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/17/2025
- Last activity
- 9/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Critical Minerals Security Alliance to build a reliable supply chain among trusted trading partners and reduce dependence on China. It allows the United States Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with countries that meet specific criteria regarding duties and trade practices. The bill imposes higher duties on critical minerals and select derivative products imported from foreign countries and entities of concern. It creates a trust fund in the Treasury to support domestic and international critical mineral mining, processing, and manufacturing projects using revenue collected from import duties. Finally, it sets up congressional oversight and reporting requirements regarding the alliance and participating countries.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
Establishes the Critical Minerals Security Alliance with trusted international trading partners.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4
Negotiates favorable trade agreements and duty-free treatment for critical minerals among alliance members.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+3
Enhances cooperation and diplomatic engagement regarding international trade and mineral security.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 4(g): This provision allows mined and processed critical minerals and select derivative products imported from countries in the Alliance to enter the United States free of duty and exempt from certain section 301 or section 232 duties. This could lower costs for individuals and businesses purchasing these goods in the United States.
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Section 6(d): This section establishes a trust fund to support projects relating to mining, processing, or manufacturing critical minerals and select derivative products. Providing dedicated funding to the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, and the United States International Development Finance Corporation could create jobs and strengthen domestic manufacturing for American workers.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 5: Upon the entry into force of the first alliance agreement, critical minerals and select derivative products imported from a foreign country of concern or foreign entity of concern will be subject to higher rates of duty. This could lead to increased costs for everyday items that rely on these materials if alternative supply chains are not immediately available.
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 International Alliances+5Improves International Trade+4Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- 9/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bill HagertyRepublican · Tennessee