US HB3198

Establishes an Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force within 90 days of enactment to coordinate federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to reduce U.S. reliance on China and other adversarial nations for critical minerals and rare earth metals

Task force membership includes representatives from 24+ federal agencies including Defense, Energy, Interior, Commerce, and State departments, with consultation required from tribal governments, state/local officials, mining industry stakeholders, and labor representatives

Requires the task force to assess national security risks from foreign mineral dependence, recommend strategies for domestic mining and processing expansion, identify supply chains that can be onshored, and strengthen workforce development for mineral-related jobs

Mandates a report to Congress within 2 years containing findings and recommendations, with biannual congressional briefings and publication in the Federal Register; task force terminates 90 days after completing reporting requirements

Directs the GAO to conduct a study within 18 months examining federal and state regulatory frameworks related to improving domestic critical mineral supply chains; authorizes no additional appropriations for implementation