SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

# SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the United States' ability to obtain critical minerals needed for modern technology and defense. Critical minerals are raw materials essential for manufacturing items like batteries, electronics, renewable energy equipment, and military hardware. The bill would likely establish strategies to reduce America's dependence on foreign sources for these materials and support domestic mining and processing operations. **Who It Affects** This legislation would impact mining companies, manufacturers who rely on critical minerals, renewable energy and tech industries, national security agencies, and ultimately consumers who use products containing these materials.

It may also affect communities near domestic mining operations and workers in the minerals sector. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and is currently in committee review. This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Many bills introduced in Congress never advance beyond committee stage. *Note: Detailed provisions are not currently available in public summaries, so specifics about implementation, funding, or environmental regulations are unknown at this time.*.