Energy and Mineral Security Act

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

IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026

International AffairsCongressional oversightMiningMetalsEcologyHigher educationExecutive agency funding and structureAdvisory bodiesStudent aid and college costsManufacturingLabor standardsStrategic materials and reservesFederal officialsInternational organizations and cooperationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnergy storage, supplies, demandDepartment of StateEconomic developmentData collection, sharing, protectionInternational exchange and broadcasting

Why This Matters

This bill focuses on improving the United States' energy and mineral security by fostering international partnerships and reducing dependence on adversarial nations. It aims to strengthen supply chains and support economic growth in allied countries.

If you work in energy or minerals, this bill could create new job opportunities and strengthen supply chains.

Affects: Workers in the energy and mineral industries, as well as communities in partner countries benefiting from U.S. investments.

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 support (1) U.S. citizens attending foreign mining institutions in order to build the capacity of the U.S. mining workforce; and (2) foreign mining academics and professionals being placed at U.S. institutions to help advance research and development initiatives in the U.S. mining industry and expand U.S. mining education and workforce development programs.