NEMA urges Congress to take supporting action to assure robust U.S. critical minerals supply  

NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Order to boost domestic U.S. critical mineral production:

“NEMA welcomes President Trump’s Executive Order on Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production. These minerals are vital for a reliable grid, U.S. electrical system, and the essential connected products Americans rely on every day.  

“NEMA also urges Congress to add its support to this action by quickly passing the Critical Mineral Consistency Act, among the essential legislative actions that will support a reliable domestic supply of critical minerals and reduce reliance on unfriendly foreign supply chains.

“America’s electrical manufacturers use critical minerals in products and technologies throughout our energy system, including electrical and digital solutions in buildings, industrial operations, the grid, and transportation applications.”