Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act

HR 3198 establishes a new intergovernmental task force to address U.S. reliance on foreign supply chains for critical minerals, which Congress identifies as a national security risk. The task force, composed of federal agency representatives, tribal and state governments, and private sector stakeholders, will assess vulnerabilities in mineral supply chains (especially dependence on China and other "covered countries"), recommend strategies for domestic production and recycling, and develop international partnerships with allies like NATO members. Key duties include evaluating how to boost environmentally responsible domestic mining and processing, identify alternative sources, and strengthen supply chain security without duplicating existing efforts. The task force must submit a final report to Congress within two years and terminates 90 days after completing its work, with no new funding authorized for its operations.