H.R. 4456 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
RECLAIM Act of 2016
H.R. 4456 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 3, 2016, sponsored by Harold Rogers with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 3, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2016 or the RECLAIM Act of 2016 This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make specified funds available to the Department of the Interior for each of FY2017-FY2021 for distribution to states and Indian tribes to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Harold Rogers (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (Feb 9, 2016)
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