HR. 9646In Committee

Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Establishes a federal effort to use quantum-enhanced mapping to identify and assess critical mineral resources

Key points
  • Establish critical minerals mapping program
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-07-21 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
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