H.R. 7126 · In committee · Energy

SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

What it does

Establishes a Strategic Resilience Reserve to manage and stabilize the supply of critical minerals and materials essential to U.S. defense, manufacturing, energy, and technology sectors.
Creates a Board of Governors to oversee the Reserve, identify eligible critical minerals and materials, and conduct market risk and vulnerability assessments.
Authorizes the Reserve to acquire, finance, and sell critical minerals and materials to address supply vulnerabilities and market manipulation by foreign state actors.
Requires the Reserve to collect data, establish production standards, and employ authorized intermediary entities that have expertise in commodities trading and capital management.

Feb 24, 2026: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Committee: House Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee