Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 by Rep. Young Kim
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
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.
Read the full summary on Congress.govSummary by the Congressional Research Service.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Jun 9, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Jun 8, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 8, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3957-3964)
- 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)
- Jun 8, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7037.
- Jun 8, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3957-3965)
- Jun 8, 2026Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- May 13, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
- May 13, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jan 13, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Jan 13, 2026Introduced in House