Sec. 7. Amendment to 10 U.S.C. 2533b, requiring only U.S. or NATO member nation rare earth materials in U.S. weapon systems
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b , requiring only U.S. or NATO member nation rare earth materials in U.S. weapon systems b(a) Requirement Shall be amended to add the following provision:
(3)Beginning January 1, 2020, all purchased or procured weapon systems must contain only U.S. or NATO member nation produced and sourced rare earth materials, metals, magnets, parts, and/or components. The inclusion of any rare earth materials that originate or pass through a non-NATO member nation is prohibited. No waivers shall be granted unless the lead contractor seeking a waiver can demonstrate that it has pursued all possible corrective actions, including direct investment into the supply chain. .