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10 bills this Congress1 moved past introduction

Furthest along first, then most recent action. Showing bills tagged “Mining”. 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
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
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