Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Bolster U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains

Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) have introduced the bipartisan Strategic Technology and Resilient Alliances (STRATA) Act. This legislation aims to enhance U.S. and allied critical minerals supply chains by accelerating innovation in mining and refining technologies, establishing international partnerships, and creating research centers. The initiative seeks to reduce reliance on foreign sources for essential minerals, thereby bolstering national and economic security.