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H.R. 3872

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee · Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX)

17 September 2026 | Reported by committee (Energy and Natural Resources, without amendment, without written report)

What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: The bill would expand federal land availability for hardrock mineral mining by making the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands apply to hardrock minerals like metals and gemstones. Currently, hardrock minerals can only be leased on certain federally acquired lands, while other minerals like coal and oil are already eligible for leasing across a broader range of federal property.

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Posted 18 September 2026

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H.R. 3872 | To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals. | Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) | Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee 📅 17 September 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Energy and Natural Resources, without amendment, without written report) What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: The bill would expand federal land availability for hardrock mineral mining by making the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands apply to hardrock minerals like metals and gemstones. Currently, hardrock minerals can only be leased on certain federally acquired lands, while other minerals like coal and oil are already eligible for leasing across a broader range of federal property. [AI-Generated]

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