Robert Wittman (R-VA)

SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

H.R. 7126 · House bill Energy

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 6 cosponsors

Last activity — Subcommittee Hearings Held

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill establishes the Strategic Resilience Reserve Corporation of the United States, a wholly owned government corporation. The Reserve is designed to create a more secure and stable supply chain for critical minerals and materials. It aims to reduce reliance on foreign entities, specifically targeting the market dominance of the People's Republic of China. The corporation will be overseen by a seven-member Board of Governors appointed by the President. This Board will manage various financing and acquisition tools to support domestic and partner country production. An authorization of $2,500,000,000 is provided to carry out these functions.

Yes· 3 of 18

  • Scored +6

    Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?

    The bill specifically targets the development of mineral supplies necessary for renewable energy technologies.

  • Scored +5

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill's investment in domestic extraction, processing, and recycling is intended to support economic growth and job creation in those sectors.

  • Scored +5

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    The bill provides financial support to bolster domestic manufacturing, energy, and high-tech sectors.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government owes?

    The bill authorizes $2.5 billion in new government spending through the establishment of a government corporation.

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill creates a new $2.5 billion government corporation, increasing overall federal spending.

  • Scored -2

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    The bill introduces market risks and potential financial losses through government-managed loans and equity investments.