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Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

USA119th CongressHR-3617| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
John James

John James

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-9056
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6630
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Chain Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1599
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1068
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
May 29, 2025
Introduced in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 5, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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.
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.
Feb 10, 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.
Feb 11, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1042 failed passage of 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 11, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1057 passed House.
Feb 11, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2150-2154)
Feb 11, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057.
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3617.
Feb 11, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2154)
Feb 11, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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
Considered as unfinished business.
Feb 11, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2167-2169)
Feb 11, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 215 (Roll no. 63).
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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)
View Vote
Feb 11, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-9056
    Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6630
    Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Chain Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1599
    Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1068
    Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act


  • May 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 3, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • June 5, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 5, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.


  • September 11, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.


  • September 11, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-268.


  • February 10, 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.


  • February 11, 2026
    Rule H. Res. 1042 failed passage of House.


  • February 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.


  • February 11, 2026
    Rule H. Res. 1057 passed House.


  • February 11, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2150-2154)


  • February 11, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057.


  • February 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.


  • February 11, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3617.


  • February 11, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 11, 2026
    Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 11, 2026
    Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2154)


  • February 11, 2026
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 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.


  • February 11, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • February 11, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2167-2169)


  • February 11, 2026
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 215 (Roll no. 63).
    View Vote


  • February 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)
    View Vote


  • February 11, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 12, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1057: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
  • HRES 119-1042: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
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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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-9056
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6630
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Chain Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1599
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1068
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
May 29, 2025
Introduced in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 5, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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.
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.
Feb 10, 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.
Feb 11, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1042 failed passage of 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 11, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1057 passed House.
Feb 11, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2150-2154)
Feb 11, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057.
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3617.
Feb 11, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2154)
Feb 11, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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
Considered as unfinished business.
Feb 11, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2167-2169)
Feb 11, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 215 (Roll no. 63).
View Vote
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)
View Vote
Feb 11, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-9056
    Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6630
    Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Chain Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1599
    Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1068
    Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act


  • May 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 3, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • June 5, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 5, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.


  • September 11, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.


  • September 11, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-268.


  • February 10, 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.


  • February 11, 2026
    Rule H. Res. 1042 failed passage of House.


  • February 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.


  • February 11, 2026
    Rule H. Res. 1057 passed House.


  • February 11, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2150-2154)


  • February 11, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057.


  • February 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.


  • February 11, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3617.


  • February 11, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 11, 2026
    Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 11, 2026
    Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2154)


  • February 11, 2026
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 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.


  • February 11, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • February 11, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2167-2169)


  • February 11, 2026
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 215 (Roll no. 63).
    View Vote


  • February 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)
    View Vote


  • February 11, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 12, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
John James

John James

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1057: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
  • HRES 119-1042: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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