Strengthening US Rare Earth Metal Supply Security
This act aims to enhance national security by reducing US reliance on foreign rare earth metal supplies, crucial for military technologies and everyday products. Citizens may experience greater stability in access to electronic and defense products, and potentially new job opportunities in the US mining and processing sectors.
Key points
Establishing strategic rare earth metal reserves to protect the nation from supply disruptions.
Requiring disclosure of rare earth metal origins in military systems, increasing supply chain transparency.
Prohibiting the use of Chinese rare earth metals in certain military technologies from 2026, with waiver possibilities.
Encouraging US allies to reduce their dependence on non-allied countries for rare earth metals.
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