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This joint resolution addresses the importance of developing secure and sustainable supply chains for critical materials in the Pacific Northwest region. The resolution highlights Washington state's commitment to leading domestic manufacturing capabilities in strategic sectors like advanced computing, clean energy, transportation, and defense technologies. It acknowledges the state's economic vulnerability due to dependence on critical mineral supply chains controlled by potentially unreliable countries, and points to environmental and human rights concerns associated with current mineral sourcing practices. The resolution specifically emphasizes the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), a collaborative organization comprising states and Canadian provinces, as a key platform for addressing these challenges. The Washington State House of Representatives resolves to deepen its commitment to research on sustainable material alternatives, increase economic resilience, and encourage PNWER to develop a long-term strategy for cooperative supply chain solutions. Furthermore, the resolution calls on Washington state legislators participating in PNWER meetings to actively support efforts to create secure and sustainable supply chains critical to the region's economic future.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4402&Year=2025&Initiative=false