BUILD with Allies Act of 2026

(a) Authorities granted

(1) In general. The Secretary may obtain by purchase, lease, concessions, license, grant, donations, or otherwise any real or personal property, equity interest, mineral right, infrastructure, facility, or other tangible or intangible asset that the Secretary determines is necessary to carry out the purposes of this title, without regard to sections 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, United States Code, and notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 91 of subtitle VI of title 31, United States Code.

(2) Acquisitions. Acquisitions under this section may be made in any foreign country or, following consultation with the Administrator of the General Services Administration, in the United States. Acquisitions shall be made pursuant to agreements, including contracts, or other arrangements consistent with applicable law and, where applicable and appropriate, with the consent or cooperation of the host government.

(3) Actions relating to assets. The Secretary may hold, manage, operate, maintain, repair, improve, demolish, reconstruct, or otherwise alter assets acquired under this section, directly or through agents, contractors, or other entities, whether corporate or non-corporate, designated by the Secretary, in a manner consistent with the purposes of this title. The Secretary of State may sell, exchange, lease, sublease, license, or otherwise dispose of any property, interest in property, or other right acquired under this section, and the proceeds derived therefrom shall, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, be applied toward any purposes authorized by this title or held in a revolving fund established by the Secretary for such purpose, as determined by the Secretary. Amounts in said fund shall be available until expended to carry out the purposes of this title.

(b) Agreements. Agreements entered into under subsection (a) may include provisions to—

(1) support the leasing, licensing, or other lawful use of land, facilities, or infrastructure within the jurisdiction of such countries, subject to the consent of the country and consistent with its domestic laws; and

(2) enable the establishment, construction, operation, and maintenance of research, development, testing, processing, refining, recycling, manufacturing, refurbishment, or logistics infrastructure related to critical minerals and associated technologies.

(c) Rule of construction. Nothing in this section may be construed to supersede United States law or the domestic law of countries participating in the program.