HR 3872

Merica act of 2025

Passed Second Chamber Committee

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US Congress

Session

119th Congress (2025-2026)

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Jun 14, 2026, 1:31 AM

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Bill overview

This bill, the MERICA Act of 2025, amends the Mineral Leasing Act to broaden the scope of federally acquired lands eligible for hardrock mineral leasing. It clarifies that ‘hardrock minerals’ include a wide range of minerals found in various rock types, excluding coal, oil, and other specific resources. The legislation aims to make it easier to lease federal lands for hardrock mining by updating the existing law and defining key terms.

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HR 3872Passed Second Chamber Committee

Merica act of 2025

Jurisdiction: US

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CIVIKEngagement, Reclaimed.

civik.us/legislation/cmnm49dsy0fzojr0hawt9u5nb|Jun 14, 2026

CIVIK

LEGISLATION TRACKER

HR 3872Passed Second Chamber Committee

Merica act of 2025

Jurisdiction: US

Public Sentiment

No Data

0

Support

0

Oppose

CIVIKEngagement, Reclaimed.

civik.us/legislation/cmnm49dsy0fzojr0hawt9u5nb|Jun 14, 2026

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2026-06-10Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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The official record shows passage by unanimous consent or voice vote where no roll call was taken. No member-level tally is available for these steps, and the district map does not apply.

12/15/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5884)
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12/15/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5884)
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Passage without roll call

12/15/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5884)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/15/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5884)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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