Young Kim (R-CA)
Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act
A Republican bill with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 30 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The DOMINANCE Act aims to strengthen United States and allied energy and mineral security. It focuses on reducing dependence on strategic competitors like the People's Republic of China for critical minerals. The bill authorizes the Minerals Security Partnership to coordinate international supply chains and establishes Energy Security Compacts with partner countries. It also creates a Bureau of Energy Security and Diplomacy within the Department of State. Additionally, the act establishes fellowship and scholar programs to build a skilled mining workforce.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill authorizes the Minerals Security Partnership and Energy Security Compacts to strengthen ties with allies and partners.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill aims to bolster the commercial competitiveness and market opportunities for energy and mineral companies.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill creates new fellowship and visiting scholar programs for advanced study and research.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Energy and Mineral Security: The bill seeks to secure reliable and resilient supply chains for energy and critical minerals, which are essential for defense, manufacturing, and technological needs (Sec. 2, Purpose (6)).
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Economic Growth in Partner Countries: Through Energy Security Compacts, the bill aims to support economic growth and energy-sector modernization in partner countries (Sec. 2, Purpose (2)).
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Workforce Development: The Critical Mineral Mining Fellowship Program is designed to build a robust and skilled workforce to fill gaps in the United States' growing domestic critical mineral supply chain (Sec. 303(b)(3)).
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Educational Opportunities: The creation of the Fellowship and Visiting Scholars programs provides opportunities for advanced study, research, and international academic exchange (Sec. 303 and Sec. 304).
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Protection of Labor and Environment: The bill includes provisions to establish best practices that protect labor rights and the natural environment and ecosystems near industrial sites (Sec. 101(b)(2)(E)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Prohibitions on Certain Assistance: Assistance under Energy Security Compacts cannot be used for military assistance or training (Sec. 201(e)(1)).
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Restrictions Based on Employment Impact: Assistance cannot be provided for projects likely to cause a substantial loss of United States jobs or a substantial displacement of United States production (Sec. 201(e)(2)).
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Restrictions Based on Environmental or Safety Risks: Assistance is prohibited for projects likely to cause significant, unmitigable environmental, health, or safety hazards (Sec. 201(e)(3)).
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Restrictions on Financial Assistance to Certain Individuals: Funds cannot be used to provide financial assistance to entities in which the President, Vice President, or their immediate family members hold ownership or leadership roles (Sec. 201(e)(5)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill aims to bolster the commercial competitiveness and market opportunities for energy and mineral companies. Would students be better off under this? — The bill creates new fellowship and visiting scholar programs for advanced study and research. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The fellowship and scholar programs provide advanced educational and career opportunities for students.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill establishes fellowship and scholar programs to build a skilled domestic mining workforce. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill aims to strengthen the commercial competitiveness of US energy and critical mineral companies.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill authorizes the Minerals Security Partnership and Energy Security Compacts to strengthen ties with allies and partners. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Securing critical mineral supply chains supports national defense requirements.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill establishes best practices to protect the natural environment and ecosystems near industrial sites. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill provides for infrastructure that enables access to critical minerals.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill includes requirements for monitoring, evaluation, and public reporting of foreign assistance.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill provides fellowships that cover university fees and living expenses for advanced studies.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Energy Security Compacts are intended to support economic growth in partner countries.
- 6/9/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 6/8/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/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)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3957-3964)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7037.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3957-3965)
- Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/23/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Andy BarrRepublican · Kentucky
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
Vince FongRepublican · California
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Brian MastRepublican · Florida
Blake MooreRepublican · Utah
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Tim MooreRepublican · North Carolina
Johnny OlszewskiDemocrat · Maryland
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia