National Critical Minerals Council Act
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10681, would establish a National Critical Minerals Council within the Executive Office of the President. The Council would be responsible for developing and coordinating the implementation of a national strategy for critical minerals and materials. Its goals would include reducing reliance on foreign imports, supporting domestic sourcing, and strengthening supply chains for energy security, economic opportunity, and national defense.
The Council would be co-chaired by designees of the Secretary, the National Security Advisor, and the Director of the National Economic Council. It would include representatives from numerous federal agencies and would be supported by a Chief Minerals Advisor. The bill outlines various duties for the Council, such as coordinating interagency policy, aligning agency budgets with the national strategy, and tracking foreign investments in critical mineral projects.
H.R. 10681 was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 1, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. As of its introduction, no further actions have been taken. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10681 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10681, would establish a National Critical Minerals Council within the Executive Office of the President. The Council would be responsible for developing and coordinating the implementation of a national strategy for critical minerals and materials. Its goals would include reducing reliance on foreign imports, supporting domestic sourcing, and strengthening supply chains for energy security, economic opportunity, and national defense. The Council would be co-chaired by designees of the Secretary, the National Security Advisor, and the Director of the National Economic Council. It would include representatives from numerous federal agencies and would be supported by a Chief Minerals Advisor. The bill outlines various duties for the Council, such as coordinating interagency policy, aligning agency budgets with the national strategy, and tracking foreign investments in critical mineral projects. H.R. 10681 was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 1, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. As of its introduction, no further actions have been taken. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10681 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10681 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10681?
- H.R. 10681 was sponsored by Rep. Susie Lee [D-NV3] (Democrat-NV), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10681?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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