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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7458

Mining: Faster Rules for Small Mineral Searches on Public Land

Domestic ORE Act

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Ms. Hageman, creates a quicker process for companies to explore for minerals on federal land. It applies to projects that affect 25 acres of land or less.
  • Companies would be required to notify the government 15 days before they start work like drilling or sampling. The government then has 15 days to either approve the project or tell the company what information is missing.
  • To get approval, a company must prove they have the money to pay for cleaning up the land when they are finished. This ensures the public isn't stuck with the bill for restoring the environment.
  • This policy only covers exploration, which means testing the ground to see what minerals are there. It does not allow companies to start large-scale mining or sell the minerals they find during this phase.

Milestones

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Feb 24, 2026House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Feb 17, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Feb 10, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

Feb 10, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Domestic ORE Act

Bill NumberHR 7458
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionSubcommittee Hearings Held

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