H.R. 9161

119 HR 9161 IH: Secure Aluminum Supply Chains Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-06-04
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 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 9161  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   June 4, 2026   Ms. Stevens  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Foreign Affairs    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.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Secure Aluminum Supply Chains Act  .
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.