SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7126

119th Congress

SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 24, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Wittman

R - VA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

The SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 aims to strengthen America's domestic supply of critical minerals needed for technologies like smartphones, electric vehicles, and defense systems. Currently, the U.S. relies heavily on foreign sources—particularly China—for minerals essential to modern life, and this bill seeks to reduce that dependence by promoting domestic mining and processing.

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Subcommittee Hearings Held

Introduced2/24/2026

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SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

The SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 aims to strengthen America's domestic supply of critical minerals needed for technologies like smartphones, electric vehicles, and defense systems. Currently, the U.S. relies heavily on foreign sources—particularly China—for min

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The SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 aims to strengthen America's domestic supply of critical minerals needed for technologies like smartphones, electric vehicles, and defense systems. Currently, the U.S. relies heavily on foreign sources—particularly China—for minerals essential to modern life, and this bill seeks to reduce that dependence by promoting domestic mining and processing.

Bill Number: 7126
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Policy Area: Energy

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Title: SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7126
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Summary: The SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 aims to strengthen America's domestic supply of critical minerals needed for technologies like smartphones, electric vehicles, and defense systems. Currently, the U.S. relies heavily on foreign sources—particularly China—for minerals essential to modern life, and this

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 aims to strengthen America's domestic supply of critical minerals needed for technologies like smartphones, electric vehicles, and defense systems. Currently, the U.S. relies heavily on foreign sources—particularly China—for minerals essential to modern life, and this bill seeks to reduce that dependence by promoting domestic mining and processing.

Last updated: 2/24/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Addresses national security concerns by reducing U.S. reliance on foreign countries for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements used in batteries, electronics, and military equipment
Likely includes measures to streamline permitting processes for domestic mining operations and mineral processing facilities
Could impact environmental regulations and public lands where mineral deposits are located
Aims to strengthen American supply chains that have been vulnerable to international disruptions and geopolitical tensions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect mining companies, manufacturers of electronics and clean energy technologies, and communities near potential mining sites. Americans could see more stable prices for technology products and reduced supply chain disruptions, though communities may also face environmental concerns related to increased domestic mining. The defense industry and renewable energy sectors would benefit from more reliable access to materials critical to their operations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7126, 119th Congress (2026). "SECURE Minerals Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7126

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