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BillHR 1366 · 119

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act

Introduced
Feb 14, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Clarifies regulations for the mining industry, specifically defining what constitutes 'mining' and 'mining claims' under federal law. Requires federal agencies to follow these clarified rules when making decisions about mining operations.

Sponsored By

Mark E. Amodei
Republican · Nevada · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 14, 2025
  4. Mar 17, 2026You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects mining companies and their employees, as it could lead to more predictable and consistent regulatory decisions. It also impacts communities near mining sites, who may experience changes in environmental protection and oversight as a result of the clarified regulations.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 50%
Latest floor voteDec 18, 2025
219–198

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedFeb 14, 2025
Last UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 357.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.