H.R. 7037 · Passed House · International Affairs

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

What it does

Establish a Bureau of Energy Security and Diplomacy in the State Department led by an assistant secretary to formulate policies on international energy, energy technology, critical minerals, and supply chains.
Authorize the State Department to negotiate and implement multi-year energy security compacts with partner countries to increase reliable access to energy, electricity, and critical minerals.
Direct the State Department to lead U.S. participation in the Minerals Security Partnership, a multilateral initiative supporting investment in critical mineral mining, processing, and refining projects.
Fund fellowships for U.S. citizens at foreign mining institutions and for foreign mining professionals at U.S. institutions to build workforce capacity and advance research and development in mining.

Official summary

Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act or the DOMINANCE Act This bill establishes a Bureau of Energy Security and Diplomacy in the Department of State and authorizes several programs to address access to energy and critical minerals. The bureau must formulate and implement policies related to international energy, energy technology, critical minerals, and related supply chains. An assistant secretary is authorized to lead the bureau. The bill authorizes the State Department to establish multi-year energy security compacts with partner countries. The purpose of such compacts is to increase reliable access to energy, electricity, or critical minerals for both parties to the compact. The bill also authorizes the State Department to lead U.S. participation in a Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), whose purpose includes supporting investment in critical mineral mining, processing, and refining projects that enable critical mineral supply chains. The United States must prioritize MSP projects that advance the national and economic security interests of the United States and U.S. allies and partners. Fellowships are authorized to…

Latest action

Jun 9, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations