Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.

HRES 179 is a non-binding House resolution expressing congressional support for strengthening U.S.-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development. It directly affects U.S. federal agencies (like State, Commerce, and USAID) and African nations with critical mineral reserves, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. The resolution urges the administration to create a 5-year strategy focused on diversifying U.S. mineral supply chains away from foreign entities of concern, providing financing and technical assistance to support responsible mining projects in Africa, and expanding value-added processing to boost both U.S. security and African economic development. It emphasizes mobilizing public-private investment to increase U.S. access to critical minerals like cobalt and lithium while promoting environmentally and socially responsible practices.