S. 1871 would establish a task force to coordinate federal, state, and private-sector efforts to increase domestic production of critical minerals, such as aluminum, titanium, and rare earth elements. The task force would identify new methods of mining, processing, and recycling critical minerals to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign adversaries. Under the bill, the task force would submit a report to the Congress on its findings within two years of enactment and terminate within 90 days thereafter. The bill also would require the Government Accountability Office to report on the effects of federal and state regulations on the domestic supply of critical minerals.
