Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Sponsor: John James (Republican-MI)May 29, 2025

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Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Government would work to prevent shortages of key materials for U.S. energy.

This bill would make the Department of Energy responsible for making sure the U.S. has a steady supply of important energy resources, like certain minerals. It would help prevent disruptions that could affect our energy systems and technologies. This means the government would assess supply chains and develop ways to get these materials.

What Would Change

Today, the Department of Energy's main law does not specifically define "critical energy resource" or assign the department clear duties to secure these supplies. If this bill passes, the Department of Energy would be legally required to define these resources, ensure their supply, and actively work to secure their supply chains, including developing new strategies and technologies.

Key Provisions

Gives the Department of Energy a clear definition for "critical energy resources" — materials vital for U.S. energy that could face supply problems.
Requires the Department of Energy to ensure a steady and reliable supply of critical energy resources for U.S. energy security.
Tasks the Department of Energy with protecting the supply chains for critical energy resources to prevent disruptions to energy technologies and systems.
Mandates the Secretary of Energy to regularly study weaknesses in U.S. critical energy resource supply chains, including reliance on imports and foreign threats.
Directs the Secretary of Energy to create plans to strengthen supply chains by finding diverse sources and increasing U.S. production.