MERICA Act of 2025

Summary

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This bill specifies that all federally acquired lands are eligible to be considered for hardrock mineral leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands (MLAAL). The bill defines the term  hardrock mineral to (1) include deposits of minerals found in sedimentary or other rocks, base metals, precious metals, industrial minerals, and precious and semi-precious...

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Bill Progress

Passed House, sent to Senate

Introduced(6/10/25)

Committee

Passed House

Passed Senate

President

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