H.R. 9646 119th Congress House

Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026

Official title: To require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a quantum-enhanced critical minerals survey, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 13, 2026 Introduced by: Jeff Hurd Republican · Colorado See on congress.gov

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Jul 21, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Jul 14, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Jul 13, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Jul 13, 2026

Introduced in House

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What's happening now July 21, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Hearings & markups 1

Legislative Hearing on the following bill: • H.R. 8003 (Rep. Deluzio), “Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026.’’ • …
Hearing Jul 21, 2026 · 10:15 AM EDT · Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Natural Resources Committee
Natural Resources Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 2

Evans, Gabe

Colorado · Jul 16, 2026

Carbajal, Salud O.

California · Jul 13, 2026

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 9646: Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-9646/

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"H.R. 9646: Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-9646/.

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