Carter secures jobs-creating critical minerals funding for Georgia Tech

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today secured $500,000 in the House-passed Commerce, Justice, and Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 for the Georgia Institute of Technology to establish a center to advance critical mineral supply chains in the United States.

This funding, which will create the Georgia Critical Mineral Supply Chain Manufacturing Demonstration Center, builds on President Trump's March 20, 2025, executive order to boost U.S. production of critical minerals and rare-earth elements, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign sources and enhance national security.

"Our national security depends on onshoring and friendshoring our critical mineral supply chain, so we are not reliant on hostile foreign nations, such as China, to meet these needs. I'm proud that Georgia is demonstrating leadership on this issue and thank Georgia Tech for its efforts to support local industries and continue providing world-class educational opportunities for students," said Rep. Carter.

"I want to thank Congressman Carter for helping secure this important funding to help Georgia Tech create a critical mineral supply chain manufacturing demonstration facility. We are working hard to support our country's goals of domestically sourcing critical minerals, while also creating new jobs and supporting industries in the state of Georgia," said Dr. Tim Lieuwen, Executive Vice President for Research at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Read the full bill text here.

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