What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 8904.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-19.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8904/BILLS-117hr8904ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 8904

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International cooperation for critical mineral access in national defense.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Strengthening national security by ensuring stable supplies of critical minerals for the defense industry. Developing international cooperation with allies on sourcing, processing, and stockpiling strategic minerals. Creating crisis plans to ensure rapid access to raw materials for the domestic defense industry.

This act requires the Department of Defense to develop a strategy for collaborating with allies to secure access to critical minerals. This aims to strengthen supply chains for the defense industry, indirectly impacting national security and economic stability by ensuring access to materials vital for key technologies.

Key points

Strengthening national security by ensuring stable supplies of critical minerals for the defense industry.

Developing international cooperation with allies on sourcing, processing, and stockpiling strategic minerals.

Creating crisis plans to ensure rapid access to raw materials for the domestic defense industry.

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Additional Information

To require the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy for further collaborating with allies and partners of the United States regarding access to strategic and critical minerals, and for other purposes.

Print number: HR 8904

Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]

Process start date: 2022-09-19

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International cooperation for critical mineral access in national defense.

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