Briefing on covered free trade agreements

(a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Trade Representative, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a classified briefing on the feasibility and advisability of pursuing and adopting covered free trade agreements. (b) Elements The briefing required by subsection (a) shall include— (1) an analysis of the most appropriate types of agreements (bilateral, plurilateral, or multilateral) for achieving the negotiating objectives set forth in section 4(d), including considerations of economic impact, strategic partnerships, negotiation feasibility, and national security implications; (2) recommendations for which type or types of agreements are most needed to effectively secure critical minerals and rare earth elements supply chains in alignment with the national security and economic interests of the United States; and (3) an assessment of potential challenges and proposed solutions in pursuing the recommended type or types of agreement, including legal, regulatory, and geopolitical considerations.