Establishment

(a) In general There is established in the Department of State a program, to be known as the Critical Minerals Innovation Partnership Program, to support the development and adoption of critical minerals innovative technologies with countries and entities, through the establishment of partnerships with such countries and entities, in order to enhance the national security, support the economic competitiveness, and diversify the critical supply chains of the United States. (b) Director The Secretary— (1) shall appoint an individual to be the Director of the program, who shall be responsible to the Under Secretary of Economic Affairs for— (A) matters pertaining to the administration and implementation of the program, including coordinating with the Federal agencies described in section 106(a)(3); and (B) such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate; and (2) if the Secretary determines that it is appropriate, may appoint the Director from among officers or employees of the Department of State.