S. 2781 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2023
S. 2781 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2023, became law — introduced on Sep 13, 2023, sponsored by Martin Heinrich with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 13, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 118-155
What it does
Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 This act promotes the remediation of abandoned hardrock mine sites by Good Samaritans. A Good Samaritan is a person that (1) is not a past or current owner or operator of the abandoned site; (2) had no role in the creation of waste, such as acid mine drainage, at the site; and (3) is not potentially liable under any law for the remediation, treatment, or contro…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024
Sponsor
Martin Heinrich (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 21 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 13, 2023
- Passed the SenateJul 31, 2024
- Passed the HouseDec 10, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2024
- Became lawDec 17, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-155. (Dec 17, 2024)
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