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Bipartisan Bill Aims for $2.5B Mineral Resilience Fund

1/16/2026

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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a $2.5 billion Strategic Resilience Reserve to boost domestic production of critical minerals and stabilize prices.
The reserve would be overseen by a seven-member board, with countries joining by contributing at least $100 million.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) say the plan would boost U.S. security and reduce dependency, with the bill needing congressional and presidential approval.

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Story summary

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a $2.5 billion Strategic Resilience Reserve to boost domestic production of critical minerals and stabilize prices.
The reserve would be overseen by a seven-member board, with countries joining by contributing at least $100 million.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) say the plan would boost U.S. security and reduce dependency, with the bill needing congressional and presidential approval.