Voters should care about this bill because copper is a crucial material used in nearly everything from electronics and electric vehicles to construction and infrastructure. Making an executive order about copper imports permanent could lead to long-term changes in the cost and availability of this vital resource across many sectors of the economy.

If this bill becomes law, it locks in a specific approach to managing copper imports for national security reasons, which could impact trade relationships, domestic manufacturing, and consumer prices for products containing copper. If it doesn't pass, the Executive Order 14220 might expire or be reversed by a future administration, potentially leading to different policies regarding copper imports.