Bill · S. 3659· Senate(119-S-3659)
SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/15/2026
- Last activity
- 1/15/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Strategic Resilience Reserve Corporation of the United States, a wholly owned government corporation. The Reserve is designed to secure essential critical minerals and materials by supporting domestic and partner country production, processing, and recycling. It aims to counter market manipulation and supply chain vulnerabilities, specifically targeting the influence of the People's Republic of China. A Board of Governors will oversee the corporation, which is authorized to receive $2,500,000,000 in appropriations. The initiative seeks to ensure a stable supply of resources necessary for national security, energy infrastructure, and economic stability.
Yes· 3 of 20
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Domestic producers and processors in the critical minerals sector will receive significant support.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill supports domestic extraction, processing, and recycling industries which may stimulate employment.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
The investment in domestic infrastructure and mineral supply chains is intended to support industrial sectors and economic stability.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-3
The bill allows some sensitive transaction data to be kept from the public for national security reasons.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The bill authorizes $2.5 billion in new government spending for the Reserve.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill establishes a new government corporation with significant authorized appropriations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Domestic Industry and Innovation: The Reserve aims to support a competitive market where domestic and partner country producers can compete and innovate (Section 101(b)(1)).
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National Security and Economic Stability: By maintaining adequate supplies of critical minerals, the bill seeks to protect the United States from supply disruptions and economic manipulation (Section 2, Finding 6 and 9).
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Support for Green Technology and Infrastructure: The bill identifies that critical minerals are vital for renewable energy production, such as solar panels and wind turbines (Section 2, Finding 2), and the Reserve is tasked with supporting energy infrastructure (Section 101(b)(2)).
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Promoting Responsible Production: The Reserve is intended to support production that meets high standards for transparency, environmental, and labor practices (Section 101(b)(4)).
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Resource Recovery: The bill prioritizes projects that focus on the recycling, reuse, or repurposing of critical minerals and materials (Section 101(b)(7)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential for Market Distortion: The Reserve is authorized to use various financing and acquisition tools, such as loans and equity investments, which could impact market dynamics (Section 206).
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Risk of Financial Loss: While the bill seeks to ensure fair returns to taxpayers, the Reserve is authorized to engage in complex financial transactions like equity investments and loans (Section 101(b)(8) and Section 206(b)(4)).
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Control of Information: Certain sensitive or proprietary information regarding the Reserve's transactions may be kept from the public for national security reasons, only being made available years later (Section 403(c)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For Farmers+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+3Improves Consumer Protection+2Reduces Inflation+2Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-2Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5Improves Environmental Protections+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Improves Public Transit+2Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+4Improves International Trade+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 3/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/26/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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