The House has passed H.R. 1366 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. This bill was introduced by Representative Mark E. Amodei.
The vote was 219-198.
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Here is a short summary of a November 25, 2025 version of the bill.
H.R. 1366 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act Summary
This bill, known as the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act, aims to address several aspects of hardrock mining regulation by implementing changes related to mining mill sites and establishing an Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund.
Hardrock Mining Mill Sites
The bill modifies existing laws regarding the location and management of hardrock mining mill sites, which are areas necessary for the disposal of waste rock and other operations related to mineral development. Here are the key features:
- Multiple Mill Sites: It allows operators of lode or placer mining claims to establish multiple mill sites on public land if needed for their operations. These sites must be included in an approved plan of operations, which must be submitted to the appropriate federal authorities for approval.
- Mill Site Definition: A mill site is defined as an area on public land necessary for mining-related activities, such as waste disposal.
- Size Restrictions: Each mill site can be up to 5 acres in size.
- No Conveyance of Mineral Rights: Establishing a mill site does not convey any mineral rights to the operator; it only allows for the use of public land for mining operations.
- Non-affecting Mining Claims: The location of a mill site will not affect any existing lode or placer mining claims and the rights associated with them.
- Patenting Limitations: Mill sites created under this bill cannot be patented, meaning they cannot be claimed as private property.
Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund
The bill establishes a new fund within the U.S. Treasury titled the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund. The fund is set to operate as follows:
- Funding Source: The fund will collect fees from hardrock mine claimants under existing laws, specifically related to maintenance fees for mining claims.
- Authorized Use: The Secretary of the Interior will have the ability to use the funds to carry out specific remediation activities related to abandoned hardrock mines, aiming to address environmental issues and safety hazards associated with these sites.
- Allocation of Funds: The bill outlines that the use of these funds will follow specific regulations as established in other related legislative acts.
Clerical Amendments
Lastly, the bill makes several clerical amendments to existing laws to clarify or adjust language about mining regulations and fees, ensuring consistency with the changes made by this legislation.
Relevant Companies
- NRG - A company involved in energy and mining sectors which may be impacted by the regulatory changes in terms of their operations related to mining mill sites.
- NEM - Newmont Corporation, a major gold mining company, likely would need to adjust their mill site operations and planning as per the new regulations.
- AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is another mining company that might be impacted as they navigate the new regulations on mill site claims.
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Representative Mark E. Amodei Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Mark E. Amodei:
- H.R.4213: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- H.R.3746: Rebuilding America’s Airport Infrastructure Act
- H.R.2317: Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2025
- H.R.1400: To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
- H.R.1399: Prior Approval Reform Act
- H.R.1366: Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
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Representative Mark E. Amodei Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Mark E. Amodei is worth $415.5K, as of December 18th, 2025. This is the 409th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Amodei has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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