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STREAM Act

2/24/2023, 9:02 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3957

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3957

Bill S 3957 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2022. Bill S 3957 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2022.  Bill S 3957's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3957

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3957

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Coal
- Congressional oversight
- Ecology
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Land use and conservation
- Mining
- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3957

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

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