U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR179: Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.
Status: In committee, September 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 3, 2025:
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 179 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2025 Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick (for herself and Mr. Jackson of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development. Whereas critical minerals are essential to United States national security and economic interests; Whereas global critical minerals supply chains on which many United States firms and defense needs rely are substantially controlled by foreign entities of concern (FEOC), notably including multiple commercial entities based in or aided by the People's Republic of China (PRC); Whereas multiple PRC commercial actors are foreign entities of concern, as defined under United States Whereas the International Monetary Fund estimates that sub-Saharan Africa holds 30 percent of the volume of proven critical mineral reserves, and at least 20 African countries export a range of minerals and metals, including those that are deemed critical to United States national security and economic interests; Whereas critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, and nickel are essential to a clean energy transition, consumer electronics, and the United States defense industrial base; Whereas some African nations are seeking to increase investments in their critical mineral mining and processing sectors as a means of fostering greater national mineral-related value-added …
Sponsors
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D, HD-FL-20) · primary sponsor
- Jonathan Jackson (D, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 179, a resolution originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- : Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Africa, Public-private cooperation, Mining, Metals, Strategic materials and reserves, International Affairs, Business investment and capital
Common questions
- What is HR179?
- HR179 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.
- What is the status of HR179?
- In committee as of September 2, 2026. Latest action: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 179, a resolution originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. (September 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR179?
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D, HD-FL-20), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR179?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/179
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