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Congress

Wicker Wants Legislation On DoD’s Equity Investments In Minerals Supply Chain

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

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Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Senate photo

Legislation regarding equity investments by the Defense Department in critical mineral supply chains is needed to strengthen the larger defense industrial base and demonstrate to the “free market” that the government is committed to eliminating U.S. dependence on China for key ingredients that are used in weapon systems and platforms, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee said on Tuesday. There were “a long series of discussions” last year with House Armed Services Committee leaders about the legislation and…

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