HR. 3872Reported
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals.
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Extends hardrock mineral leasing eligibility to all federally acquired lands under the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands and defines which minerals are included and excluded
Key points
- Amend acquired lands leasing rules
- Allow hardrock mineral leasing
- Define covered hardrock minerals
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2026-06-10 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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