H.R. 3617 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
H.R. 3617 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on May 29, 2025, sponsored by John James with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 29, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Energy
- Groups that lobbied
- 15
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John James (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 29, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 11, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Feb 12, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 11, 2026 · Passed223–206 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Feb 11, 2026 · Failed214–215
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply ActHouse · Feb 11, 2026
- Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply ActHouse · Feb 11, 2026
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Who lobbied on it
15 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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