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S. 1281

Introduced

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023

Introduced 4/25/2023•118th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-316.

12/12/2023 • Senate

Summary

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023

This bill sets forth a process to allow mine operations to use, occupy, and conduct operations (e.g., construction of roads and other mining infrastructure activity) on public land regardless of whether a mineral deposit has been discovered on the land.

Introduced in Senate • 4/25/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Land use and conservationMiningPipelinesRoads and highwaysUser charges and fees

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (6)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
3
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

Democrat • NV

Sponsored 4/25/2023

Cosponsors (5)

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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

R-ID

Joined 4/25/2023

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Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

R-ID

Joined 4/25/2023

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Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ]

I-AZ

Joined 4/25/2023

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Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

D-NV

Joined 4/25/2023

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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

R-AK

Joined 4/26/2023

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

April 25, 2023

Committee Review

December 12, 2023

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-316.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate4/25/2023

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors5