Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026

The Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026 allows the Army to partner with private companies to extract and process strategic minerals on Army-owned land and facilities. Under this bill, private entities would handle the mining operations while the Army retains control of the property and receives compensation in the form of cash, materials, or industrial improvements. The legislation requires these partners to follow all environmental laws, assume full responsibility for cleanup costs, and provide financial security to protect the government from liability. Additionally, the Act exempts these operations from certain federal leasing rules and mandates that the Army submit annual reports detailing the number of contracts and the types of minerals involved.