Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026

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1. 2026-02-12Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-305.Senate
2. 2026-01-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
3. 2026-01-27Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

• Sen. Alex Padilla D-CA
• Sen. Jacky Rosen D-NV
• Sen. Adam B. Schiff D-CA