To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to improve the assessment of expression of interest fees, and for other purposes.

Bill 119 HR 678, also known as the "Mineral Leasing Act Improvement Act," aims to make changes to the Mineral Leasing Act in order to enhance the assessment of expression of interest fees. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to mineral leasing on federal lands.

The Mineral Leasing Act governs the leasing of federal lands for the extraction of minerals such as oil, gas, and coal. One key aspect of the act is the requirement for companies to pay expression of interest fees when they express interest in leasing federal lands for mineral extraction.

The purpose of the bill is to improve the assessment of these expression of interest fees, which are intended to ensure that companies are serious about their interest in leasing federal lands for mineral extraction. By enhancing the assessment process, the bill aims to prevent companies from tying up federal lands without a genuine intent to develop them for mineral extraction. In addition to the changes related to expression of interest fees, the bill also includes other provisions related to mineral leasing on federal lands. These provisions may include updates to regulations, requirements for environmental impact assessments, or other measures aimed at ensuring responsible and efficient mineral extraction on federal lands. Overall, Bill 119 HR 678 seeks to make important improvements to the Mineral Leasing Act in order to promote responsible and efficient mineral extraction on federal lands. The bill aims to strike a balance between facilitating mineral development and protecting federal lands for future generations.