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Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024

11/7/2024, 2:25 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10023

The Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 10023, 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 to allocate funding for the cleanup and remediation of these legacy mines, with a focus on prioritizing sites that are deemed to be the most hazardous. This includes addressing issues such as water contamination, soil erosion, and the potential for toxic substances to leach into surrounding areas.

Additionally, the Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024 aims to establish a framework for monitoring and regulating the ongoing maintenance of these sites to prevent future environmental damage. This includes provisions for regular inspections, reporting requirements, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with cleanup efforts. Overall, the bill seeks to address the long-standing issue of legacy mines in a comprehensive and proactive manner, with the goal of protecting both the environment and public health. It is currently under review in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially being passed into law.

Current Status of Bill HR 10023

Bill HR 10023 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 22, 2024. Bill HR 10023 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 22, 2024.  Bill HR 10023's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of October 22, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10023

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10023

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10023

Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024
Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024
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.

Comments

Everest Thomson profile image

Everest Thomson

509

1 year ago

I'm so pumped about this bill for cleaning up old mines! It's gonna make a huge difference in our environment and keep our communities safe. Can't wait to see the positive impact it has on our state!

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Shawn Stout

456

1 year ago

I'm not too sure about this new bill on mine cleanup. It seems like it could have some impact on our state, but I'm not exactly sure how. I'll have to do some more research on it before forming a solid opinion.

Saint Brandt profile image

Saint Brandt

416

1 year ago

This bill is so dumb, like seriously, who even came up with this crap? It's like they're just making up offices for no reason. This is gonna mess everything up for us regular folks, I can already tell. Who even needs an Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains? It's just a waste of time and money. This bill is gonna affect all of us in a bad way, mark my words.

Jolie Boone profile image

Jolie Boone

501

1 year ago

I can't believe this bill is even being considered! It's a total waste of taxpayer money to create a whole new office for mountains, deserts, and plains. We already have agencies in place to handle these areas, so why do we need to duplicate efforts? This bill is just another example of government inefficiency and bureaucracy at its worst. It's time for our elected officials to start focusing on real issues that actually matter to the American people. This bill will only serve to benefit a select few while the rest of us foot the bill. Who is affected by this bill? The American taxpayers, that's who. #ridiculous #wasteoftime #voteNO

Ethan Lane profile image

Ethan Lane

432

1 year ago

I am so excited about this new bill! It's gonna make a big difference for our land and emergency management. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! #excited #newbill #makingadifference

Annalise Day profile image

Annalise Day

510

1 year ago

This bill gonna hurt us all, ain't no good for nobody. Gonna mess up our land and our water, can't believe they passin' this mess. Just gonna make things worse for everyone.

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Noemi Hsu

478

1 year ago

OMG this bill is gonna be so lit! I can't wait for it to pass and clean up all those old mines. It's gonna be so dope for the environment and stuff. I think it's gonna help a lot of people, including me. Can't wait to see the impact it has on our communities!

Saul Tan profile image

Saul Tan

454

1 year ago

I think this bill is a good thing because it will help clean up old mines that are polluting our environment. I don't know all the details about it, but I believe it's important to take care of our land for future generations. It's great to see our government taking action on this issue.

Emilia Williams profile image

Emilia Williams

455

1 year ago

I can't wait for this new bill to pass! It's gonna help clean up all those old mines and make our environment better. Who do you think will benefit from it?