Clarify that mining claims on federal lands allow for the development of necessary infrastructure and processing facilities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Mining Regulatory Clarity Act?
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024 passed the House on March 16, 2026, and now sits on the Senate legislative calendar. The Senate must vote on the bill to move it forward, but the binding constraint is that many bills passed by the House never receive a vote in the Senate. Historically, most legislation that passes one chamber fails to become law because the Senate does not schedule a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (H.R. 1366 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
219–198
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2925 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2925 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1281 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1281 (118th) →Passed · Dec 18, 2025
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act passed the House 219–198.
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Who’s behind it
Mark Amodei (R-NV)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
