HR 1865
Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:52 AM
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Bill overview
The Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025 aims to reform how minerals are extracted on public lands managed by the federal government. It primarily restricts new mining claims and patents, and seeks to address issues related to existing claims, prospecting licenses, and hardrock leases. The bill also establishes a program for reclaiming abandoned hardrock mines and includes provisions for consultation, environmental considerations, and administrative oversight of mineral activities.
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Raúl M. Grijalva
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