Bills · HR 3713
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3713Intergovernmental relationsHazardous wastes and toxic substances
Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 4· LAST ACTION JUN 5
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenAbandoned mines pose a significant environmental and public health threat across the United States, contaminating water, soil, and air with hazardous substances. This bill matters because it tries to bring a more coordinated and efficient approach to addressing these legacy sites, which often fall under the jurisdiction of multiple agencies or lack a clear responsible party for cleanup.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to faster and more effective cleanups, reducing health risks for communities and restoring damaged ecosystems. Without this bill, cleanup efforts might remain fragmented, slower, and less targeted, allowing ongoing environmental degradation and potential health issues to persist in affected regions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the Environmental Protection Agency.
Creates a dedicated federal office focused solely on the complex issue of abandoned mine cleanups, potentially improving focus and resource allocation.
PROVISION 02
Requires the new office to coordinate cleanup actions across EPA headquarters, regional offices, federal agencies, states, tribes, and private stakeholders.
Aims to streamline and harmonize often fragmented cleanup efforts, particularly for sites involving multiple jurisdictions or parties.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the annual creation of a prioritized list of covered mine sites for cleanup and a report to Congress on their status and methodology.
Provides transparency and accountability for cleanup progress and ensures that critical sites receive attention.
PROVISION 04
Directs the office to establish and share best practices, including innovative technologies and waste disposal solutions for mine cleanups.
Encourages the adoption of more effective, efficient, and environmentally sound methods for remediation.
PROVISION 05
Coordinates within EPA and with other federal agencies to encourage contracting opportunities for small businesses in cleanup actions.
Fosters economic development in regions affected by mine pollution by involving local businesses in environmental restoration.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Arizona
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUN 5
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
JUN 4
Introduced in House
JUN 4
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3713
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 4, 2025
Last actionJun 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025
House BillHR 3713Intergovernmental relationsHazardous wastes and toxic substances
Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 5, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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