Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

Processed critical minerals are essential for defense and economy but face supply vulnerabilities; import dependencies threaten security.

Defines critical minerals, rare earth elements, processed minerals, and derivative products.

Commerce Secretary initiates investigation to determine effects on national security of processed mineral imports.

Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.