Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
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The Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to enhance the security of critical energy resource supply chains. It formally defines a "critical energy resource" as one essential to the U.S. energy sector and vulnerable to supply chain disruption, making its reliable supply a core purpose and function of the Department of Energy. The bill mandates the Secretary of Energy to conduct ongoing assessments of these supply chains, including their vulnerability, domestic production capacity constraints, and how adversarial nations exploit markets. These assessments will inform strategies to strengthen supply chains by diversifying sources and increasing domestic production , separation, and processing of critical energy resources. Additionally, the legislation promotes the development of substitutes and alternatives, alongside improving technologies for reusing and recycling these vital materials. The Secretary is required to submit a report within two years detailing the status of these assessments and any resulting actions, ensuring accountability and progress in securing these essential resources.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-268.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1042 failed passage of House.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1057 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2150-2154)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3617.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2154)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2167-2169)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 215 (Roll no. 63).
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-268.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1042 failed passage of House.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1057 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2150-2154)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3617.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2154)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2167-2169)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 215 (Roll no. 63).
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Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
USA119th CongressHR-3617| House
| Updated: 2/12/2026
The Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to enhance the security of critical energy resource supply chains. It formally defines a "critical energy resource" as one essential to the U.S. energy sector and vulnerable to supply chain disruption, making its reliable supply a core purpose and function of the Department of Energy. The bill mandates the Secretary of Energy to conduct ongoing assessments of these supply chains, including their vulnerability, domestic production capacity constraints, and how adversarial nations exploit markets. These assessments will inform strategies to strengthen supply chains by diversifying sources and increasing domestic production , separation, and processing of critical energy resources. Additionally, the legislation promotes the development of substitutes and alternatives, alongside improving technologies for reusing and recycling these vital materials. The Secretary is required to submit a report within two years detailing the status of these assessments and any resulting actions, ensuring accountability and progress in securing these essential resources.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-268.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1042 failed passage of House.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1057 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2150-2154)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3617.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2154)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2167-2169)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 215 (Roll no. 63).
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-268.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1042 failed passage of House.
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.
Rule H. Res. 1057 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2150-2154)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3617.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2154)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2167-2169)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 215 (Roll no. 63).
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