STREAM Act

2/24/2023, 9:02 AM

Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines Act or the STREAM Act

This bill allows a state to set aside up to 30% of its annual grant for abandoned mine reclamation provided under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the treatment and abatement of acid mine drainage, which is the release of acidic water from abandoned coal mines.

Congress
117
Number
S - 3957
Introduced on
2022-03-30
# Amendments
1
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/15/2022
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines Act or the STREAM Act

This bill allows a state to set aside up to 30% of its annual grant for abandoned mine reclamation provided under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the treatment and abatement of acid mine drainage, which is the release of acidic water from abandoned coal mines.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to make certain activities eligible for grants from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Environmental Protection
Potential Impact
Coal•
Congressional oversight•
Ecology•
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances•
Land use and conservation•
Mining•
Water quality

Comments

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/21/2023

Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines Act or the STREAM Act

This bill allows a state to set aside up to 30% of its annual grant for abandoned mine reclamation provided under the Infrastructure...

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