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Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Introduced: May 29, 2025 Introduced by: James, John Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
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Feb 12, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 11, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 206 (Roll no. 64). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2150)
Feb 11, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
Feb 11, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3617, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Landsman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 11, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 215 (Roll no. 63).
Feb 11, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2167-2169)
Feb 11, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2154)
Feb 11, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 11, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3617.
Feb 11, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2150-2154)
Feb 11, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1057 passed House.
Feb 11, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1057 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
Feb 10, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1042 failed passage of House.
Feb 9, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1042 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 11, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
Sep 11, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-268.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.
Jun 5, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
May 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 29, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 11, 2026 House · vote #64 On Passage Passed 223–206 See who voted →
Feb 11, 2026 House · vote #63 On Motion to Recommit Failed 214–215 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 164 — Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1057, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com… Agreed to Feb 11, 2026
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Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to secure the supply of critical energy resources that are essential to the energy security of the United States. A critical energy resource means an energy resource (1) that is essential to the energy sector and energy systems of the United States, and (2) the supply chain of which is vulnerable to disruption.

As part of its duties, DOE must conduct ongoing assessments of

  • energy resource criticality,
  • the U.S. supply chain of critical energy resources and its vulnerabilities, 
  • the diversity of domestic critical energy resource supply chains,
  • capacity constraints on the domestic production of critical energy resources,
  • federal regulations affecting the domestic production or importation of critical energy resources, 
  • how energy security is affected by reliance on imports of critical energy resources, and 
  • how adversarial nations seek to exploit critical energy resource markets to undermine investment in the United States.

DOE must also

  • facilitate the development of strategies to strengthen critical energy resource supply chains,
  • develop substitutes and alternatives to critical energy resources, and
  • improve technology that reuses and recycles critical energy resources.
What's happening now February 12, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Hearings & markups 3
 Related & companion bills 2
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 49

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 Cosponsors 4
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Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Jun 26, 2025
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Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Jun 23, 2025
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Miller-Meeks, Mariannette
Iowa · May 29, 2025
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Obernolte, Jay
California · May 29, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3617: Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-3617/
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