Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024
- Introduced Apr 27
- Committee Apr 27
- Passed House May 8
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, May 8, 2024Next: Senate vote
902d ago May 9, 2024: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Final votes
House 216-195
3 roll calls on this bill
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Votes
House roll 191
On Passage
R 207-1 D 9-194
216-195
Passed
Procedural votes2
House roll 190
On Motion to Recommit
R 0-208 D 203-0
203-208
Failed
House roll 175
On Motion to Recommit
R 6-204 D 204-0
210-204
Passed
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Summary
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024
Full summary1 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, May 8, 2024
Summary versions
- Passed HouseMay 8, 2024
- Reported to HouseMar 7, 2024
- Introduced in HouseApr 27, 2023
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.May 9, 2024
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.May 8, 2024
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 191). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2963)May 8, 2024
- HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 208 (Roll no. 190).May 8, 2024
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2981-2982)May 8, 2024
- HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2925, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.May 8, 2024
- HouseThe previous question on the motion was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.May 8, 2024
- HouseMs. Leger Fernandez moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2967)May 8, 2024
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.May 8, 2024
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on H.R. 2925.May 8, 2024
- HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.May 8, 2024
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1194. (consideration: CR H2963-2967)May 8, 2024
All actions33
- HouseRule H. Res. 1194 passed House.May 7, 2024
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1194 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.May 6, 2024
- HouseOn motion to recommit Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 204 (Roll no. 175).May 1, 2024
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2816)May 1, 2024
- HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2925, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.May 1, 2024
- HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.May 1, 2024
- HouseMs. Leger Fernandez moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2804)May 1, 2024
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.May 1, 2024
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2925.May 1, 2024
- HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.May 1, 2024
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2797-2804)May 1, 2024
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1173 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.Apr 29, 2024
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-416.Mar 7, 2024
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.Mar 7, 2024
- HouseSubcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources DischargedFeb 6, 2024
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldFeb 6, 2024
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.Feb 6, 2024
- HouseSubcommittee Hearings HeldJan 31, 2024
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.Jan 30, 2024
- HouseIntroduced in HouseApr 27, 2023
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Apr 27, 2023
Bill record
Text versions5
- Referred in SenateMay 9, 2024PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseMay 8, 2024PDF: Engrossed in House
- Referred to Committee HouseMay 1, 2024PDF: Referred to Committee House
- Reported in HouseMar 7, 2024PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseApr 27, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To May 9, 2024
- House Natural Resources CommitteeReported By Mar 8, 2024Markup By, Feb 6, 2024Discharged from, Feb 6, 2024Referred To, Apr 27, 2023
- Subcommittee: Energy and Mineral Resources SubcommitteeDischarged from
Sponsor and cosponsors1 cosponsor
- Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV-2)Sponsor, Apr 27, 2023
- Mary Peltola (D-AK)OriginalJoined Apr 27, 2023
Amendments2
- H.Amdt. 905May 8, 2024Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1194, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee print 118-416 is considered adopted.On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A002) Agreed to without objection.
- H.Amdt. 899May 1, 2024Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1173, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill is considered adopted.On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 2925, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023Mar 7, 2024As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on February 6, 2024
- H. Rept. 118-416Committee report
Titles3
Short titles
- Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023Short Title(s) as Introduced
Official titles
- To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects6
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Land use and conservationMiningPipelinesRoads and highwaysUser charges and fees
Related bills10
- H.R. 1 118th, Related bill Lower Energy Costs Act
- H.R. 209 118th, Related bill Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023
- H.R. 1335 118th, Related bill TAPP American Resources Act
- H.R. 2811 118th, Related bill Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
- S. 947 118th, Related bill Lower Energy Costs Act
- S. 1456 118th, Related bill SPUR Act
- H.R. 7476 118th, Related bill Countering Communist China Act
- H.Res. 1173 118th, Related bill, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 615) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 764) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3397) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation and landscape health; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6285) to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6090) to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
- H.Res. 1194 118th, Related bill, Procedurally related, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6192) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7109) to require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, and to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all persons; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 109) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes.
- S. 1281 118th, Identical bill Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023
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