Rep. Stevens’ Bill Would Invest in US Rare Earths Supply Chain

Rep. Stevens’ Bill Would Invest in US Rare Earths Supply Chain

The commercial space economy runs on rare Earth minerals, which enable everything from propulsion, to navigation, to radiation protection. While these minerals’ uses can differ, the rare Earths in space today have one thing in common: the vast majority come from China.  Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), a member of the House Science, Space and Technology Space Subcommittee, introduced the Unearth America’s Future Act last week to invest in the US criti…

Creating U.S. Investment in Rare Earths Supply Resilience

The Trump administration has focused on rare earth elements due to global dependence on China's supply, but should prioritize building relationships with other countries known to possess significant mineral deposits. The post A New Era for Rare Earths: The U.S. Should Make Long-Term Investments in Global Supply Chain Resilience appeared first on American Security Project.