HR. 3872Reported
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals.
Allows federally acquired lands to be considered for hardrock mineral leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands and defines which hardrock minerals are included or excluded
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Allows federally acquired lands to be considered for hardrock mineral leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands and defines which hardrock minerals are included or excluded
Key points
- Establish hardrock mineral definitions
- Allow hardrock mineral leasing
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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAlaskaEnergyLand transfersLicensing and registrationsMetalsMiningOil and gas