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To nullify Public Land Order No. 7921, withdrawing certain land in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada, from mineral entry.

1/23/2024, 2:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3883

Bill 118 hr 3883, also known as the "Nullification of Public Land Order No. 7921 Act," aims to reverse a previous decision that withdrew certain land in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada from mineral entry. Public Land Order No. 7921 was put in place to protect the land from mineral extraction activities, but this bill seeks to nullify that order and open up the land for potential mining and other mineral entry.

The bill has sparked debate among lawmakers, with supporters arguing that allowing mineral entry on the land will boost the local economy and create jobs in the mining industry. Opponents, on the other hand, are concerned about the potential environmental impact of mining activities on the land and the surrounding area.

If passed, this bill would effectively reverse the protections put in place by Public Land Order No. 7921 and allow for mineral entry on the specified land in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada. It is important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential consequences of this decision before moving forward with the bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 3883

Bill HR 3883 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2023. Bill HR 3883 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2023.  Bill HR 3883's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of June 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3883

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 3883

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Mining
- Nevada

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3883

To nullify Public Land Order No. 7921, withdrawing certain land in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada, from mineral entry.
To nullify Public Land Order No. 7921, withdrawing certain land in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada, from mineral entry.

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