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Furthest along first, then most recent action. Subjects are the Congressional Research Service's index terms.

H.R. 3872

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals.

Rep. Pat Fallon R-TX · Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 669.

Passed House
H.R. 10851

Socket Full of Sunshine Act

Rep. Robert Menendez D-NJ · Oct 19, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10854

Public Safety Power Shutoff Data Transparency Act

Rep. George Whitesides D-CA · Oct 19, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.Res. 1633

Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through October 23, 2026, as "Careers in Energy Week".

Rep. Glenn Thompson R-PA · Oct 19, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced
H.R. 10831

Acquired Lands Revenue Modernization Act

Rep. David J. Taylor R-OH · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Introduced
S. 5688

Acquired Lands Revenue Modernization Act

Sen. Bernie Moreno R-OH · Oct 15, 2026: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Introduced
H.R. 10574

American Leadership in Fusion Act

Rep. Zoe Lofgren D-CA · Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Introduced
S. 2860

Revitalizing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals Dominance Act

Sen. Tim Sheehy R-MT · Feb 12, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-305.

Introduced
S. 3082

American Shores Protection Act of 2025

Sen. Ashley Moody R-FL · Feb 12, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-305.

Introduced
H.Res. 826

Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 20 to October 24, 2025, as "Careers in Energy Week".

Rep. Glenn Thompson R-PA · Oct 21, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced