Tim Scott (R-SC)
Critical Mineral Executive Coordination Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Critical Mineral Executive Coordination Act of 2026. It focuses on promoting United States and allied energy and mineral security. The legislation requires specific training programs for certain Foreign Service Officers regarding global supply chains and critical minerals. It also establishes information-sharing protocols between the Secretary of State and other federal departments and agencies. Additionally, the bill sets up a sunset date of three years for these training requirements. Finally, it expresses the sense of Congress that a Special Advisor to the President for Critical Minerals and Supply Chains should be created within the National Security Council.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +6
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The Act establishes mandatory training programs for Foreign Service Officers focused on global supply chains and critical minerals.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The legislation promotes United States and allied energy and mineral security through enhanced diplomatic training and information sharing.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill enhances national security and supply chain coordination related to critical minerals essential for defense.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 103: This section establishes a mandatory academic program for entry-level Economic Officers and those deployed abroad who focus on critical minerals or energy. This could benefit the public by ensuring our diplomats have the proper training to handle global energy and supply chain vulnerabilities.
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Section 104: This section requires specialized training on critical minerals for Economic Officers deployed to posts in countries that produce, process, or hold strategic reserves of critical minerals. This may help our officials better protect United States economic and strategic interests abroad.
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Section 106: This section requires the Secretary of State to share academic program materials with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy and other federal departments. This could improve coordination across different government agencies to address supply chain issues.
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Section 201: This section creates a Special Advisor to the President for Critical Minerals and Supply Chains within the National Security Council staff. This could help coordinate policies related to critical materials and serve as a liaison to Congress and the private sector.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 103: The bill mandates new training requirements for certain Foreign Service Officers, which will require government resources and time to implement.
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Section 107: The training requirements established in the Act will terminate three years after the date of enactment, which limits the long-term continuation of these specific mandates unless Congress acts again.
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The Act establishes mandatory training programs for Foreign Service Officers focused on global supply chains and critical minerals. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The legislation promotes United States and allied energy and mineral security through enhanced diplomatic training and information sharing. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill enhances national security and supply chain coordination related to critical minerals essential for defense.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation mandates information-sharing protocols between the Department of State and other federal departments and agencies regarding critical mineral supply chains. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill establishes new federal training mandates for Foreign Service Officers and proposes a new Special Advisor position within the National Security Council.
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia