Protection of Rare Earth Element Resources

WHEREAS, Wyoming is endowed with abundant rare earth elements; and

WHEREAS, the rare earth elements are of vital national interest; and

WHEREAS, the rare earth elements must remain solely in the control of the United States of America and its citizens; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that all mining of extraction of rare earth elements must be operated and processed by companies only owned by 100% USA citizens and refined in American factories.

Passed:

Wyoming Republican Party, 19 Apr 2024 WYGOP State Convention