# Senators Introduce Critical Minerals Strategy Bill

On October 13, 2026, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen, John Hickenlooper, Thom Tillis, Tim Sheehy, and Kevin Cramer introduced the National Critical Minerals Council Act. The proposed legislation would establish a federal council to develop and implement a national critical-minerals strategy and strengthen domestic and international supply chains. It does not create an active procurement opportunity or announce funding, but could shape future agency priorities for mining, processing, and supply-chain infrastructure if enacted.

- Contractors in mining, mineral processing, supply-chain infrastructure, and defense-related materials can assess how their capabilities align with the strategy proposed in the bill.
- The bill’s introduction is a legislative development, not a current contract or compliance requirement; companies should not treat it as an enacted mandate.
- As indicated in the signal, businesses can follow the bill’s progress and subsequent agency plans or funding announcements for potential procurement implications.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Defense & Military
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Senate

### Key Quotes
> As the world races to acquire and leverage the critical minerals that power the modern economy, the United States needs an efficient and effective plan to secure these important resources. I am proud to help introduce this bipartisan bill to ensure the United States has the infrastructure it needs to secure critical minerals and remain at the forefront of modern development.
> — Jacky Rosen, U.S. Senator

### Sources
- [Rosen, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Federal Strategy on Critical Minerals - Jacky Rosen](https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/10/13/rosen-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-establish-federal-strategy-on-critical-minerals/) - Rosen Senate