Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act
Congress Proposes New Global Network to Reduce Reliance on China for Critical Minerals
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Representative Young Kim, aims to help the U.S. and its allies get the minerals they need for things like batteries, electronics, and defense. It focuses on creating a secure supply chain that doesn't rely on countries like China or Russia, which currently control much of the market for these materials.
- The State Department would create a new Bureau of Energy Security and Diplomacy. This office would lead a group of allied countries to coordinate mining projects, share information, and make sure minerals are processed in ways that are fair and do not harm the environment or workers.
- The government would sign 'Energy Security Compacts' with partner nations. These are 10-year deals that provide funding and technical help to build better energy systems and mines. The goal is to make these countries more stable while ensuring the U.S. has a steady supply of minerals like nickel and lithium.
- To build a stronger workforce, the bill creates new fellowship programs. U.S. students could get funding to study mining in other countries, and international experts would be invited to U.S. universities to help teach new mining techniques and research better ways to extract resources.
- The bill includes strict rules to protect American interests. It bans any projects that would cause a loss of U.S. jobs or create major environmental hazards. It also prevents the government from giving money to projects owned by the President, Vice President, or their immediate families.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3957-3964)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7037.
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Related News
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Reps. Young Kim and Ami Bera introduced the DOMINANCE Act to reduce U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals. The bill authorizes 'Energy Security Compacts' with partner nations and creates a new State Department bureau to lead international mineral diplomacy.
Bipartisan House members unveil minerals package
The DOMINANCE Act, developed in cooperation with the Trump administration, seeks to reconstitute the State Department's energy bureau and expand diplomatic efforts to compete with China for critical minerals through secure, transparent supply chains.
Washington Update: Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure — February 2026
A bipartisan coalition introduced the DOMINANCE Act, proposing the creation of a Bureau of Energy Security and Diplomacy and an Office of Energy Security Compacts. The bill aims to codify the Mineral Security Partnership and bolster U.S. mining education programs.
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Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act
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