To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Introduced on May 8, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on May 8, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Chair Grijalva, Sen. Udall Introduce Hardrock Mining Reform Legislation to Modernize Mining Royalties, Address Taxpayer-Funded Mine Cleanups”
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Rep. Raúl Grijalva [D-AZ3]
(Sponsor)
on May 9, 2019
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H.R. 2579 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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