Sec. 102. Negotiation of critical minerals agreement with the Philippines
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Philippines for an executive agreement relating to critical minerals that— requires that duties not be imposed on the export of on critical minerals; provides for domestic measures to address nonmarket policies and practices of other countries affecting trade in critical minerals; implements best practices for reviewing investments within the critical mineral sector of the Philippines by foreign entities of concern; promotes more efficient methods of extraction of critical minerals that reduces the demand for the extractions of virgin materials; establishes engagement, information-sharing, and enforcement processes to address concerns relating to the use of forced labor in the critical mineral industry; and promotes the neutrality of employers in the organization and operations of labor organizations.
Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until an agreement described in subsection
(a)enters into force, the Secretary of State, the United States Trade Representative, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on progress in negotiating such an agreement.