STRATA Act of 2026
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The STRATA Act of 2026 (H.R. 9858) would create a Critical Minerals Innovation Partnership Program within the Department of State, led by a Director, to build partnerships with foreign countries and entities on research, development, and deployment of technologies for extracting, processing, recycling, and substituting critical minerals. The bill sets eligibility criteria for participating countries and organizations, bars partnerships with "countries of concern" (including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Burma) or entities tied to them, and requires each partnership to include defined objectives, benchmarks, funding plans, and dispute-resolution and intellectual-property terms. It also establishes International Centers of Excellence to advance critical-minerals technology and capacity-building abroad, and directs creation of a public digital platform to connect U.S. companies, researchers, and startups with program opportunities.
The bill primarily affects the State Department, other federal agencies (such as Energy, Commerce, Defense, and development-finance agencies), U.S. universities, national laboratories, and private companies—especially smaller and emerging firms—that may participate in partnerships or funding opportunities, as well as partner countries and their institutions. Congress would receive advance notice and briefings before new partnerships are finalized.
The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Young Kim and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It has not yet been voted on; further committee action, potential amendments, and votes in the House and Senate would be required before it could become law. The Act includes a sunset provision terminating program authority after a set period, with rules for winding down existing agreements and remaining funds.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 22, 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. 9858 do?
- The STRATA Act of 2026 (H.R. 9858) would create a Critical Minerals Innovation Partnership Program within the Department of State, led by a Director, to build partnerships with foreign countries and entities on research, development, and deployment of technologies for extracting, processing, recycling, and substituting critical minerals. The bill sets eligibility criteria for participating countries and organizations, bars partnerships with "countries of concern" (including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Burma) or entities tied to them, and requires each partnership to include defined objectives, benchmarks, funding plans, and dispute-resolution and intellectual-property terms. It also establishes International Centers of Excellence to advance critical-minerals technology and capacity-building abroad, and directs creation of a public digital platform to connect U.S. companies, researchers, and startups with program opportunities. The bill primarily affects the State Department, other federal agencies (such as Energy, Commerce, Defense, and development-finance agencies), U.S. universities, national laboratories, and private companies—especially smaller and emerging firms—that may participate in partnerships or funding opportunities, as well as partner countries and their institutions. Congress would receive advance notice and briefings before new partnerships are finalized. The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Young Kim and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It has not yet been voted on; further committee action, potential amendments, and votes in the House and Senate would be required before it could become law. The Act includes a sunset provision terminating program authority after a set period, with rules for winding down existing agreements and remaining funds.
- Has H.R. 9858 become law?
- Not yet. As of 22 Jul 2026, H.R. 9858 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9858?
- H.R. 9858 was sponsored by Rep. Young Kim [R-CA40] (Republican-CA), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9858?
- Introduced (22 Jul 2026).
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