Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024

4/22/2024, 1:58 PM

Summary of Bill S 3858

Bill 118 s 3858, also known as the Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of abandoned and inactive mines across the country that pose environmental and public health risks.

The bill proposes the establishment of a fund to finance the cleanup and remediation of these legacy mines. This fund would be supported by fees imposed on mining companies and would be used to cover the costs of reclaiming and restoring abandoned mine sites.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the prioritization of cleanup efforts based on the level of risk posed by each site. It also calls for increased coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that cleanup efforts are carried out efficiently and effectively. Overall, the Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024 aims to address the environmental and public health hazards posed by abandoned mines while also holding mining companies accountable for their role in creating these hazards. It represents a bipartisan effort to protect communities and the environment from the negative impacts of legacy mining operations.

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Current Status of Bill S 3858

Bill S 3858 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 29, 2024. Bill S 3858 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 29, 2024.  Bill S 3858's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of April 16, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3858

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3858

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

Advanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Executive agency funding and structureFederal officialsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsMetalsMiningSolid waste and recycling

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3858

Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024A bill to establish within the Office of Land and Emergency Management of the Environmental Protection Agency the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains, and for other purposes.Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024A bill to establish within the Office of Land and Emergency Management of the Environmental Protection Agency the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3858

R
Mark Kelly
Arizona(Democrat)
R
Cynthia M. Lummis
Wyoming(Republican)

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