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House bill · H.R. 9646 (119th Congress)

Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 21, 2026

Sponsor: Jeff Hurd (U.S. Representative, CO-3, Republican)

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Summary

The bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a critical minerals survey using quantum-based measurement techniques, including quantum gravity gradiometry, which the bill defines as using quantum mechanical systems such as cold-atom interferometry to detect subsurface density variations. The survey would be tied to the U.S. Geological Survey's Earth Mapping Resources Initiative.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

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Full history

  1. Jul 21, 2026

    Hearing held

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  2. Jul 21, 2026

    Hearing held

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  3. Jul 21, 2026

    Hearing held

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  4. Jul 21, 2026

    In committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

    U.S. House

  5. Jul 14, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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  1. Jul 14, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

  2. Jul 14, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

  3. Jul 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  4. Jul 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  5. Jul 13, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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