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H.R. 7037: Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act

Passed HouseJun 8, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 13, 2026
  2. Passed House (completed)Jun 8, 2026
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 13, 2026

This bill establishes a Bureau of Energy Security and Diplomacy in the Department of State and authorizes several programs to address access to energy and critical minerals.

The bureau must formulate and implement policies related to international energy, energy technology, critical minerals, and related supply chains. An assistant secretary is authorized to lead the bureau.

The bill authorizes the State Department to establish multi-year energy security compacts with partner countries. The purpose of such compacts is to increase reliable access to energy, electricity, or critical minerals for both parties to the compact.

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The bill also authorizes the State Department to lead U.S. participation in a Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), whose purpose includes supporting investment in critical mineral mining, processing, and refining projects that enable critical mineral supply chains. The United States must prioritize MSP projects that advance the national and economic security interests of the United States and U.S. allies and partners.

Fellowships are authorized to support (1) U.S. citizens attending foreign mining institutions in order to build the capacity of the U.S. mining workforce; and (2) foreign mining academics and professionals being placed at U.S. institutions to help advance research and development initiatives in the U.S. mining industry and expand U.S. mining education and workforce development programs.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

30

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

174 points earned
  1. 1Young Kim R-CA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone, marked up, passed House5 events+54
  2. 2Garland Barr R-KYCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2Ami Bera D-CACosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 2Stephanie Bice R-OKCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 2Gus Bilirakis R-FLCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Jun 8, 2026Passed the House by voice vote.
  2. Jan 13, 2026Introduced in the House by Young Kim.
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  1. Jun 9, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  2. Jun 8, 2026Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  3. Jun 8, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3957-3965)
  4. Jun 8, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7037.
  5. Jun 8, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3957-3964)
  6. Jun 8, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3957-3964)
  7. Jun 8, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. May 13, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  9. May 13, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
  10. Jan 13, 2026Introduced in House
  11. Jan 13, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.