H.R. 1366 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025
H.R. 1366 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025, has passed the house — introduced on Feb 14, 2025, sponsored by Mark E. Amodei with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Groups that lobbied
- 20
What it does
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act This bill allows mining operators to use federal lands for activities ancillary to mining, such as waste disposal, regardless of whether those lands contain mineral deposits valuable enough to be mined (mineral validity). It also establishes the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund. The bill addresses a 2022 decision in the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
Sponsor
Mark E. Amodei (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2025
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 357. (Mar 17, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Dec 18, 2025 · Passed219–198 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Dec 18, 2025 · Failed205–213
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Mining Regulatory Clarity ActHouse · Dec 18, 2025
- Mining Regulatory Clarity ActHouse · Dec 18, 2025
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Other Environmental Protection bills in the 119th Congress
- H.J.Res. 35: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 61: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- S.J.Res. 31: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 202: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 205: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 205: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S.J.Res. 207: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
Who lobbied on it
20 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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