Critical Mineral Executive Coordination Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of State to create a training program on global supply chains and competition with China for Foreign Service Economic Officers. The training would be mandatory for entry-level Economic Officers before the end of their second tour and for those going to overseas posts focused on critical minerals or energy. Officers sent to countries that produce or hold key minerals, or that face supply chain risks, would get added specialized training, and the course materials would be shared with defense offices and other agencies. The training requirements would end three years after the law takes effect. The bill also states the sense of Congress that the National Security Council should have a Special Advisor to the President for Critical Minerals and Supply Chains, with two deputies.

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Sponsors

• Tim Scott Republican sponsor
• 5 cosponsors