Rare Earth Magnets / Permanent Magnets

The setup

The US government is accelerating efforts to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets, driven by both legislative initiatives and executive action. This push began with early-stage bills proposing tax incentives for domestic production and has culminated in a Presidential Determination invoking the Defense Production Act to prioritize the recovery of critical minerals from end-of-life magnets. The Department of Defense is simultaneously issuing solicitations for domestically sourced magnets, particularly for small unmanned aerial systems.

How this developed

1. Feb 10, 2026HR 7473 (CMMSA 2.0) introduced, proposing increased Section 45X credit to 25% and a December 2026 ban on foreign entity materials.Bill
2. Feb 12, 2026HR 7563, the Rare Earth Magnet Market Revitalization Act, introduced to support domestic rare earth production.Bill
3. Jun 4, 2026Department of the Army issues a solicitation for Domestically Sourced Rare Earth Magnets for sUAS.Procurement notice
4. Jun 9, 2026HR 9227 introduced to amend the Internal Revenue Code to incentivize domestic permanent magnet production.Bill
5. Jul 30, 2026Presidential Memorandum invokes DPA Section 101 for recoverable critical minerals, including end-of-life rare-earth magnets.Executive action
6. Aug 12, 2026Department of the Army issues a Sources Sought notice for Rare Earth Magnets.Procurement notice

Why it matters

• The Presidential Determination (E8) under the DPA is a significant escalation, directing the Secretary of Commerce to use priority contracts and supply-chain interventions to expand domestic recovery of rare-earth magnets.
• Multiple bills (E1, E2, E4) introduced in Congress aim to create financial incentives and domestic sourcing advantages, signaling legislative intent to support the entire rare earth and magnet supply chain.
• The Department of Defense (E3, E10) is actively seeking domestically sourced rare earth magnets, particularly for small unmanned aerial systems, indicating immediate procurement needs tied to national security.
• The focus on 'recoverable critical minerals' (E8) highlights a strategy to build a circular economy for rare earths, reducing reliance on new mining and foreign sources by prioritizing recycling and scrap recovery.

The record · 6 items, oldest first

• Feb 10, 2026BillCMMSA 2.0
• Feb 12, 2026BillRare Earth Magnet Market Revitalization Act
• Jun 4, 2026Procurement noticeDomestically Sourced Rare Earth Magnets for sUAS
• Jun 9, 2026BillTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to incentivize the domestic production and use of permanent magnets, and for other purposes.
• Jul 30, 2026Executive actionPresidential Memorandum: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials
• Aug 12, 2026Procurement noticeRare Earth Magnets

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How this story evolved

• Sep 14, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  President invokes DPA for rare-earth magnet recovery as DoD seeks domestic magnets for drones and Congress pushes tax credits.

  The US government is accelerating efforts to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets, critical for defense and advanced technologies. This push is driven by legislative proposals for tax incentives and direct procurement actions, culminating in a Presidential Determination invoking the Defense Production Act to prioritize the recovery of these materials. The Department of Defense is actively seeking domestically sourced magnets for small unmanned aerial systems, signaling immediate operational needs.

• Sep 13, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  President invokes DPA for rare-earth magnet recovery as DoD seeks domestic magnets for drones and Congress pushes tax credits.

  The US government is accelerating efforts to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets, critical for defense and advanced technologies. This push is characterized by legislative proposals for tax incentives, Department of Defense solicitations for domestically sourced magnets, and a significant Presidential Determination invoking the Defense Production Act to prioritize the recovery of these materials.

• Sep 12, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  President invokes DPA for rare-earth magnet recovery as DoD seeks domestic magnets for drones and Congress pushes tax credits.

  The US government is accelerating efforts to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets, critical for defense and advanced technologies. This push is driven by legislative proposals for tax incentives and direct procurement actions, culminating in a Presidential Determination invoking the Defense Production Act to prioritize the recovery of these materials. The Department of Defense is actively seeking domestically sourced magnets for small unmanned aerial systems.

• Sep 11, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  President invokes DPA for rare-earth magnet recovery as DoD seeks domestic magnets for drones and Congress pushes tax credits.

  The US government is accelerating efforts to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets, critical for defense and advanced technologies. This push is driven by legislative proposals for tax incentives and direct procurement actions, culminating in a Presidential Determination invoking the Defense Production Act to prioritize the recovery of these materials. The Department of Defense is actively seeking domestically sourced magnets for small unmanned aerial systems.

• Sep 10, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  DOD and DOE accelerate domestic rare earth magnet sourcing and production after DPA invocation.

  The US government is actively working to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets, driven by both legislative efforts and direct procurement actions. This push intensified significantly in mid-2026 with the Department of Defense issuing multiple solicitations and the Department of Energy seeking permanent magnet blocks. A Presidential Determination in July 2026 invoked the Defense Production Act to prioritize domestic recovery of critical materials, including rare-earth magnets.

• Sep 9, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  DOD and DOE accelerate domestic rare earth magnet sourcing and production after DPA invocation.

  The US government is actively working to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets, driven by both legislative efforts and direct procurement actions. This push intensified significantly in mid-2026 with the Department of Defense issuing multiple solicitations and the Department of Energy seeking permanent magnet blocks. A Presidential Determination in July 2026 invoked the Defense Production Act to prioritize domestic recovery of critical materials, including rare-earth magnets.

• Sep 8, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  DOD and DOE accelerate domestic rare earth magnet sourcing and production after DPA invocation.

  The US government is actively working to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets, driven by both legislative efforts and direct procurement actions. This push intensified significantly in mid-2026 with the Department of Defense issuing multiple solicitations and the Department of Energy seeking permanent magnet blocks. A Presidential Determination in July 2026 invoked the Defense Production Act to prioritize domestic recovery of critical materials, including rare-earth magnets.

• Sep 7, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal8 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  DOD and DOE accelerate domestic rare earth magnet sourcing and production after DPA invocation.

  The US government is actively working to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets, driven by both legislative efforts and direct procurement actions. This push intensified significantly in mid-2026 with the Department of Defense issuing multiple solicitations and the Department of Energy seeking permanent magnet blocks. A Presidential Determination in July 2026 invoked the Defense Production Act to prioritize domestic recovery of critical materials, including rare-earth magnets.

• Sep 6, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal9 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  President invokes DPA for rare-earth magnet recovery as Congress pushes tax credits for domestic production.

  The US government is accelerating efforts to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets, driven by both legislative incentives and executive action. This push began with early-stage bills proposing tax credits for domestic production and has culminated in a Presidential Determination invoking the Defense Production Act to prioritize the recovery of critical minerals from end-of-life magnets. The Department of Defense is simultaneously issuing solicitations for domestically sourced magnets, indicating a coordinated strategy.

• Sep 5, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal9 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  President invokes DPA for rare-earth magnet recovery as DoD seeks domestic magnets for drones and Congress pushes tax credits.

  The US government is accelerating efforts to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets, critical for defense and advanced technologies. This push is driven by legislative proposals for tax incentives and direct procurement actions, culminating in a Presidential Determination invoking the Defense Production Act to prioritize the recovery of these materials. The Department of Defense is actively seeking domestically sourced magnets for small unmanned aerial systems, signaling immediate operational needs.

• Sep 4, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal9 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  DoD and DOE accelerate domestic rare earth magnet procurement and recycling after DPA invocation.

  The US government is actively working to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets, critical for defense and energy applications. This effort is driven by legislative proposals to incentivize domestic production and, more significantly, by a Presidential Determination invoking the Defense Production Act to prioritize the recovery and processing of these materials. The Department of Defense and Department of Energy are already issuing solicitations for domestically sourced magnets and magnet blocks.

• Sep 3, 2026, 5:15 AM ETreal9 recordslatest record Sep 1, 2026

  DOD and DOE accelerate domestic rare earth magnet sourcing and production after DPA invocation.

  The US government is actively working to secure a domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets, critical for defense and energy applications. This effort is driven by both legislative proposals and direct executive action, including the invocation of the Defense Production Act. The Department of Defense and Department of Energy are issuing solicitations for domestically sourced magnets and materials.