What does Preamble of Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize cooperative partnerships for mineral extraction activities at Army organic industrial base facilities, and for other purposes,' aims to authorize cooperative partnerships for mineral extraction at Army organic industrial base facilities. The bill intends to amend title 10 of the United States Code.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026

What does COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE ARMY AND INDUSTRY FOR of Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026 do?

This section amends title 10, United States Code, concerning cooperative partnerships between the Army and industry for mineral extraction activities. It adds provisions allowing non-Army entities to conduct mineral extraction operations, including recovery and processing of strategic or critical minerals, using Army industrial facilities. Mineral extraction operations must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Air Act. Contracts or cooperative arrangements must require the non-Army entity to be responsible for environmental compliance and provide indemnification to the United States. The Army is to receive reasonable consideration for the use of land, facilities, and resources, which may include cash payments, in-kind contributions, or industrial support. Cash payments received by the Army may be used for the operation, maintenance, modernization, or environmental remediation of Army industrial facilities. The Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands does not apply to these mineral extraction operations. The Secretary of the Army must submit an annual report to Congress identifying contracts and describing the types of minerals covered.

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Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/13/2026 · Introduced: 5/13/2026

Author: Ted Cruz (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the Army to enter into cooperative partnerships with non-Army entities for mineral extraction, including strategic and critical minerals, at Army industrial base facilities.
Mineral extraction operations conducted under these partnerships must adhere to all applicable environmental laws and regulations, with the non-Army entity responsible for compliance and indemnification.
The Army will receive compensation for the use of its land, facilities, and resources, with funds potentially used for facility operation, maintenance, modernization, or environmental remediation.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8797(In Committee)Official page

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