H.R.3617 — Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
House Roll Call
H.R.3617
| Bill | H.R.3617 — Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 214 / Nay 215 / Present 0 / Not Voting 3 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 215 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 214 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
HR 3617, the “Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act,” is a House-passed bill (119th Congress) that directs a coordinated federal strategy to secure and expand U.S. access to critical minerals essential for defense, energy, and advanced manufacturing. It has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The bill defines “critical minerals” (typically those vital to economic and national security and vulnerable to supply disruption) and requires the federal government to regularly identify and update a list of such minerals. It directs the Department of the Interior (often via the U.S. Geological Survey) and the Department of Energy to assess domestic and allied reserves, production capacity, processing capabilities, and supply-chain vulnerabilities.
HR 3617 authorizes new or expanded programs to:
- Support exploration, permitting, and responsible development of domestic critical mineral resources, including on federal lands.
- Promote research, development, and demonstration of advanced mining, processing, recycling, and substitution technologies.
- Encourage public‑private partnerships and collaboration with allies to diversify supply and reduce dependence on geopolitical rivals.
Funding is authorized (subject to annual appropriations) for mapping and data collection, R&D grants, pilot projects, and potentially loan guarantees or other financial tools to de‑risk private investment in mining and processing. The bill may set multi‑year authorization levels and require periodic reports to Congress on progress, supply risks, and technology advances.
Agencies primarily affected include the Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and potentially Commerce and State for trade and international coordination. Beneficiaries include U.S. mining and processing firms, advanced manufacturers (e.g., batteries, semiconductors, defense systems), and allied suppliers; regulated entities include mining and processing operations subject to environmental, safety, and reporting requirements.
Key timelines typically include deadlines (often 180 days to 1 year after enactment) for issuing or updating the critical minerals list, completing baseline assessments, initiating R&D programs, and delivering recurring (e.g., biennial) supply-chain reports to Congress.
Yea (214)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
C
Christian Menefee
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nay (215)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
