Securing US Defense Supply Chains: Critical Mineral Independence by 2035.
This law aims to boost national security by making the Department of Defense independent of critical minerals sourced from adversaries like China and Russia. It mandates the creation of a strategy to shift military supply chains to domestic or allied sources by 2035. This initiative could spur significant investment in US and allied mining and processing industries, potentially affecting job markets and economic stability.
Key points
Goal: Achieve full independence for US military critical mineral supply chains from adversarial countries (e.g., China, Russia) by 2035.
Requirement: Mandates the development of a detailed strategy to identify vulnerabilities and recommend changes to defense procurement rules.
Support: Evaluates using special powers (like the Defense Production Act) to expand domestic and allied capacity for mining and processing these essential minerals.
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