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

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

Where it stands

Status
Reported
Latest action
2026-06-10Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedAlaskaEnergyLand transfersLicensing and registrationsMetalsMiningOil and gas