US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 3617In Second Chamber

Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

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Overview

This bill, the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act, directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure a stable and secure supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals, for the United States. The DOE will conduct ongoing assessments of supply chain vulnerabilities, potential disruptions, and reliance on imports. It aims to strengthen domestic production, diversify sources, and develop alternatives to these resources to bolster energy security and protect against foreign exploitation.

Key provisions

Conducts ongoing assessments of critical energy resource supply chains and vulnerabilities.
Facilitates strategies to diversify the sources of critical energy resources.
Encourages increased domestic production, separation, and processing of critical minerals.
Promotes the development of substitutes and alternatives to critical energy resources.
Improves technology for reusing and recycling critical energy resources.
Identifies and mitigates the effects of disruptions to critical energy resource supply.
Considers how adversarial nations may exploit critical energy resource markets.
Requires consultation with Federal agencies, States, and stakeholders.

Who is affected

Department of Energy
Energy Sector
States
Domestic Manufacturers
International Partners

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Legislative history

28 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Feb 11, 2026House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 215 (Roll no. 63).

Feb 11, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2167-2169)

Feb 11, 2026House

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, 2026House

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

Feb 11, 2026House

Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2154)

Feb 11, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Feb 11, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3617.

Feb 11, 2026House

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, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2150-2154)

Feb 11, 2026House

Rule H. Res. 1057 passed House.

Feb 11, 2026House

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 12, 2026Senate

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

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Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

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