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Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2026

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6491

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This proposed amendment aims to secure U.S. access to s by building international coalitions, reducing reliance on adversarial nations, and supporting domestic and partner-country production. It authorizes the State Department to lead the '' initiative to coordinate investments and diplomatic strategies for mineral supply chains.

Why it matters

This amendment establishes a formal U.S. policy and diplomatic framework to prioritize the sourcing and processing of s—essential for defense, energy, and technology—through international partnerships rather than relying on adversarial supply chains.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

U.S. Private Sector Entities

Companies pursuing critical mineral projects abroad may receive diplomatic and commercial advocacy support from the State Department.

Directly affected

Department of State

The agency is tasked with leading international negotiations, managing the FORGE initiative, and developing new diplomatic strategies and reports.

Directly affected

International Nickel Study Group

The organization will receive U.S. membership and assessed financial contributions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is FORGE?
stands for the Forum on Resource Geostrategic Engagement. It is a diplomatic initiative established in February 2026 to coordinate international efforts, investments, and information-sharing regarding supply chains.
Does this bill change domestic mining laws?
No. The text explicitly states that nothing in the section shall be construed to alter United States domestic law, standards, or processes applicable to s.
Which countries are considered adversaries under this policy?
The text specifically names the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, and Iran as adversaries whose supply chains the U.S. aims to avoid.

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Formalization of FORGE

The amendment codifies the role of the Forum on Resource Geostrategic Engagement (FORGE), which was established by executive action earlier in 2026, into a legislative framework.

FORGEDepartment of State

Connected Entities

International Nickel Study Group, Russian Federation, FORGE and 5 more
OrganizationInternational Nickel Study Group“International body the U.S. is authorized to join.”Map →
locationRussian Federation“Identified as an adversary whose supply chains the U.S. seeks to avoid.”Map →
OrganizationFORGE“Forum on Resource Geostrategic Engagement, a diplomatic initiative for mineral s”Map →
PersonMr. Curtis“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of State“Primary agency tasked with leading FORGE and international negotiations.”Map →
PersonMrs. Shaheen“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →
locationIran“Identified as an adversary whose supply chains the U.S. seeks to avoid.”Map →
locationPeople's Republic of China“Identified as an adversary whose supply chains the U.S. seeks to avoid.”Map →

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