Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025
3/20/2025, 3:38 AMSummary of Bill HR 1865
Bill 119 HR 1865, also known as the "Locatable Minerals Act," aims to make changes to the regulations surrounding mining claims on public domain lands. The bill is designed to align with the principle of self-initiation of mining claims, allowing individuals to stake a claim on public lands for the purpose of mining locatable minerals.The bill includes provisions that would streamline the process for obtaining a mining claim, making it easier for individuals to stake their claim and begin mining operations. It also includes measures to ensure that mining claims are properly maintained and that the rights of claim holders are protected.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to address issues related to abandoned or forfeited mining claims, ensuring that these claims are properly reclaimed and that the land is restored to its natural state. The bill also includes measures to address environmental concerns related to mining operations on public lands. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1865 seeks to modernize and improve the regulations surrounding mining claims on public domain lands, while also ensuring that the rights of claim holders are protected and that environmental concerns are addressed.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1865
Bill HR 1865 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2025. Bill HR 1865 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2025. Bill HR 1865's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 5, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1865
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1865
To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes.To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes.Comments
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