Secure Aluminum Supply Chains Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · Last action Jun 4, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Summary
The government would require an investigation into the export of aluminum scrap to countries that could pose a national security risk. This investigation would look at how U.S. exports of aluminum scrap could be used against the U.S. and make recommendations for how to address any risks found. The goal is to protect the U.S. from potential threats.
Full bill text
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9161 Introduced in House (IH)]
<DOC>
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9161
To require the United States International Trade Commission to
investigate national security concerns regarding the exportation of
aluminum scrap to countries of concern, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 4, 2026
Ms. Stevens introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs
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A BILL
To require the United States International Trade Commission to
investigate national security concerns regarding the exportation of
aluminum scrap to countries of concern, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Secure Aluminum Supply Chains Act''.
SEC. 2. INVESTIGATION OF NATIONAL AND ECONOMIC SECURITY RISKS.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the United States International Trade Commission
shall submit to Congress a report that includes--
(1) the results of a review of the national and economic
security risks posed by--
(A) United States exports of aluminum scrap to
countries of concern; and
(B) United States aluminum scrap otherwise
available to entities organized under the laws of or
otherwise subject to the control of a country of
concern (including subsidiaries of such entities),
whether or not exported directly to the countries of
concern; and
(2) recommendations on how Congress and the President can
address any national or economic security risks identified in
the report.
(b) Consultation Required.--In conducting the review described in
subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall consult as appropriate with
stakeholders in the aluminum scrap and export industries, such as--
(1) private entities engaged in aluminum production in the
United States;
(2) private entities in the metals recycling industry; and
(3) labor organizations involved in aluminum production in
the United States.
(c) Definitions.--For purposes of the report required by subsection
(a)--
(1) the term ``aluminum scrap'' means recycled or discarded
materials primarily containing or derived from aluminum; and
(2) the term ``country of concern'' means the Russian
Federation, the People's Republic of China, the Islamic
Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea.
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Status
In Committee
- 1Introduced
- 2Committee
- 3Floor
- 4Passed
- 5Signed
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Sponsors
- Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]DHouseMI
Cosponsors
No cosponsors on record.