S.823 - Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.823, the Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act, aims to reduce US reliance on China and other adversarial nations for critical minerals and rare earth metals. The bill mandates the creation of an intergovernmental task force to assess national security risks associated with critical mineral supply chains. This task force will develop recommendations for securing US supply chains and reducing dependence on covered countries.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to increased domestic mining and processing of critical minerals. It will also foster international partnerships with allies to diversify supply chains. The task force's recommendations could influence future legislation and executive actions related to critical minerals.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced national security by reducing reliance on foreign adversaries.
- Potential for job creation in the mining, processing, and recycling sectors.
- Increased supply chain resilience and reduced vulnerability to disruptions.
- Support for domestic industries reliant on critical minerals.
- Improved coordination between federal, state, local, and tribal governments on critical mineral issues.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential environmental impacts from increased domestic mining activities.
- Increased costs associated with developing domestic supply chains.
- Possible conflicts with existing international trade agreements.
- Bureaucratic challenges in coordinating multiple government agencies and stakeholders.
- Potential for delays in implementation due to the complexity of the task force's mandate.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of providing for the common defense and promoting the general welfare, as stated in the Preamble. Congress has the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) and to provide for the national defense (Article I, Section 8, Clause 1). The creation of a task force and the study mandated by the bill fall within Congress's legislative authority.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).