Join CQ Roll Call and the Responsible Battery Coalition (RBC) for a timely breakfast discussion on safeguarding America’s critical minerals supply chain and strengthening U.S. battery innovation.

Key Topics of Discussion:

• Solidifying commonsense policies that protect American starter batteries which everything relies on, from cars to farm equipment to emergency vehicles and military assets.
• Strengthening domestic battery innovation and recycling to keep minerals such as antimony within the U.S. and reducing dependence on foreign supply chains.
• Securing critical minerals for economic and national security when two-thirds of America’s access to antimony have been cut off with recent banned exports from China which controls 48% of the global antimony supply.
• Supporting energy storage solutions that are increasingly vital for stabilizing the electric grid, supporting renewable energy integration, and ensuring backup power for critical infrastructure.

Why Attend?

• Gain insights from industry leaders, policy experts, and government officials on securing America’s battery future.
• Learn how businesses and policymakers can work together to protect U.S. jobs, supply chains, and energy independence.
• Understand the urgent need to defend America’s starter battery industry from global threats.

Speakers include:

• Lisa Jacobson – President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy
• Adam Muellerweiss – VP, Strategic Initiatives, Clarios and President, Responsible Battery Coalition
• Craig Singleton – Senior Director, China Program,Foundation for Defense of Democracies
• Micah Thompson – Senior Manager, Energy and Utilities, Advanced Auto Parts
• David Jordan – Energy & Environment Reporter, CQ Roll Call
• Major General William E. Crane The Adjutant General, West Virginia National Guard (Ret.)