A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Domestic producers and processors in the critical minerals sector will receive significant support.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill supports domestic extraction, processing, and recycling industries which may stimulate employment.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The investment in domestic infrastructure and mineral supply chains is intended to support industrial sectors and economic stability.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill allows some sensitive transaction data to be kept from the public for national security reasons.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The bill authorizes $2.5 billion in new government spending for the Reserve.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Domestic producers and processors in the critical minerals sector will receive significant support. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Increased domestic mining and processing may benefit rural communities where these projects are located. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill calls for the consideration of labor standards in production requirements. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill identifies critical minerals as being necessary to support the agriculture sector. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Stabilizing commodity prices can help prevent cost-of-living increases driven by supply shocks. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Maintaining stable prices for essential manufacturing inputs can support general economic stability.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The investment in domestic infrastructure and mineral supply chains is intended to support industrial sectors and economic stability. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports domestic extraction, processing, and recycling industries which may stimulate employment. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill supports a more competitive market environment for domestic producers. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Securing resource supplies can protect downstream industries and consumers from sudden price spikes. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — By securing a stable supply of critical minerals, the bill aims to mitigate price shocks and economic manipulation. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill establishes a new government corporation with significant authorized appropriations. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill authorizes $2.5 billion in new government spending for the Reserve. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill engages in high-risk financial activities such as equity investments and loans that may not guarantee returns.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill identifies critical minerals as vital for renewable energy and directs support toward those sectors. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill requires supporting production that meets high environmental standards. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill supports the production of materials vital for renewable energy like solar panels and wind turbines. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill supports minerals necessary for high-speed computing and transportation infrastructure. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The bill explicitly excludes fossil fuels from the scope of the Reserve's eligible materials.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill emphasizes cooperation with partner countries and NATO members to secure supply chains. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill aims to diversify trade and reduce dependency on a single foreign entity of concern.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill allows for the transfer of minerals to institutions for research purposes.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill establishes a large, government-owned corporation with significant authority over mineral markets. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill allows some sensitive transaction data to be kept from the public for national security reasons.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Securing critical minerals can support the stability of construction materials used in housing.
- 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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