Bill seeks to cut US reliance on China and Russia for critical minerals

Passed one chamberH.R. 7037Latest action Jun 9, 2026

Sponsor: Young Kim · Representative · CA

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Official title: Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act

119th Congress

Topics: Security & foreign affairs

Introduced: January 13, 2026

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The DOMINANCE Act creates new agencies and diplomatic tools to secure critical mineral and energy supplies from rival nations.

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What does this do?

This bill, the DOMINANCE Act, authorizes U.S. participation in international mineral supply chain partnerships and creates "Energy Security Compacts" with partner countries. It also establishes a new Assistant Secretary and Bureau at the State Department for energy security diplomacy, plus fellowship and exchange programs to train mining workers.

Who does it affect?

It affects the State Department, Commerce, Defense, and Energy departments, international development finance bodies, diplomats, mining and energy companies, students, academics, and foreign partner countries.

Why does it matter?

The changes could influence jobs, technology, and prices in industries dependent on critical minerals, such as electric vehicles, defense equipment, and electronics, while expanding government diplomatic and bureaucratic roles.

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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Jun 9, 2026.

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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: June 9, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Newest of these articles: Jun 12, 2026

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naturalnews.com
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U.S. House passes DOMINANCE Act to counter China’s rare earth monopoly – NaturalNews.com
Jun 12, 2026
“The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7037, a bipartisan bill aimed at dismantling China’s near-total monopoly (approximately 90%) on the global proce...” — naturalnews.com
realclearmarkets.com
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We Must Build Strong Supply Chains Away From China
May 16, 2026
“Critical minerals power daily life and U.S. defense. The DOMINANCE Act passed committee to counter China's grip on rare earth mining and refining.” — realclearmarkets.com
foxnews.com
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The CCP controls the most intimate elements of our life. Most Americans have no idea
May 15, 2026
“Critical minerals power everything from coffee makers to fighter jets, and China controls nearly 90% of rare earth refining. The DOMINANCE Act aims to change th...” — foxnews.com

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