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BillHR 3872 · 119

MERICA Act of 2025

Introduced
Jun 10, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 10, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the federal government to lease more public land for mining and drilling, increasing domestic energy production. Increases access to federal lands for oil, gas, and mineral development.

Sponsored By

Pat Fallon
Republican · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 10, 2025
  3. Jun 10, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    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 energy companies and mining operators, potentially increasing their access to public lands and resources. It may also impact local communities near these lands, changing the environmental and economic conditions in these areas.

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
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources
IntroducedJun 10, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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.