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Proposed Senate Amendment: Report on Global Critical Mineral and Rare Earth Resources

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6370

June 24, 2026

critical minerals rare earth elements national security supply chain mining foreign policy

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would mandate a federal audit of global mineral supply chains, potentially influencing future U.S. defense and energy policy regarding resource security and foreign dependency.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of the Interior

The agency is tasked with conducting the research and submitting the report to Congress.

Mining and processing companies

Companies involved in critical mineral extraction may be subject to data collection regarding their ownership, output, and operational control.

Department of Energy

The agency is required to consult with the Secretary of the Interior on the report.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Amendment 6370, proposed by Senators Cornyn, Warner, and Young, would require the Secretary of the Interior to submit a comprehensive report to Congress on global critical mineral and rare earth element resources. The report would assess which resources are controlled by foreign entities of concern versus those controlled by the U.S. or its allies, and identify strategic s or takeovers of mining operations by foreign governments.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this report?

The report is intended to provide Congress with an assessment of global control over critical minerals and rare earth elements, specifically highlighting the influence of foreign entities of concern.

Who is responsible for writing the report?

The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for the report, in consultation with the Secretaries of Energy, State, and Commerce.

Will the report be available to the public?

Yes, the amendment requires the report to be submitted in unclassified form, though it may contain a classified annex if necessary.

Why It Matters

This amendment would mandate a federal audit of global mineral supply chains, potentially influencing future U.S. defense and energy policy regarding resource security and foreign dependency.

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Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency whose appropriations bill (S. 4784) this amendment targets.”Map →

personMr. Young“U.S. Senator who cosponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Warner“U.S. Senator who cosponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Cornyn“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationSecretary of the Interior“The official responsible for preparing the mandated report.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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