GOP COVID-19 relief package addresses supply chains, mineral security

A COVID-19 relief proposal introduced by Senate Republicans this week includes language on reducing U.S. reliance on China, facilitating domestic supply chain restoration, semiconductor production and mineral security. The “phase 4” stimulus bill -- known as the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act -- was announced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Monday. It is the Senate GOP’s version of anticipated follow-up legislation to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act that was enacted...