Increase the domestic production and processing of minerals that are essential for national security and technology.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act?
The Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act passed the House on February 11, 2026, and is now held by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The Senate must act to move this bill forward, but the primary constraint is that the Senate rarely schedules votes for legislation passed by the House. Historically, most bills that pass one chamber do not become law because they fail to receive a vote in the other chamber.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act (H.R. 3617 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
223–206
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1068 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1068 (118th) →Passed · Feb 11, 2026
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act passed the House 223–206.
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Who’s behind it
John James (R-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.