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Proposed Report on Critical Defense Minerals and Munitions Supply Chains

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6456

June 24, 2026

Defense Supply Chain Critical Minerals Munitions National Security

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment mandates a comprehensive government assessment of the materials required to maintain U.S. stockpiles, which could lead to future changes in defense procurement, stockpile management, and international supply agreements.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Defense

The department is required to conduct a comprehensive assessment and establish a new standing analytic capability regarding mineral supply chains.

Defense industrial base

The industry faces potential changes in procurement requirements and supply chain oversight based on the report's findings.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Hickenlooper has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring the Department of Defense to report on critical mineral needs and supply chain vulnerabilities for production. The report would identify bottlenecks, assess stockpile alignment, and provide recommendations to reduce reliance on adversary-controlled supply chains.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this proposed report?

The report aims to identify vulnerabilities in the supply chain for critical minerals used in production and to assess how well current stockpiles meet defense needs.

Who is responsible for creating this report?

The Secretary of Defense is responsible, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Materials, and the Director of the United States Geological Survey.

Will the report be available to the public?

The amendment specifies that the report must be submitted in unclassified form, though it may include a classified annex.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Mineral Supply Chain Integration

The amendment signals a shift toward integrating mineral supply chain assessments directly into military acquisition milestone decisions and force-planning.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

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

organizationUnited States Geological Survey“Agency involved in the report's development.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency responsible for producing the required report.”Map →

personUnder Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment“Official tasked with coordinating the report.”Map →

organizationDefense Logistics Agency Strategic Materials“Agency involved in the report's development.”Map →

locationUnited States Central Command“Region referenced for munitions expenditure assessment.”Map →

locationPeople's Republic of China“Country identified as a potential controller of supply chain chokepoints.”Map →

Sources

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