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HR 7779 — Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 703.

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Summary

To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

49 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of HR 7779 includes additional sponsors and updates the legislative pathway by discharging committees and referring the bill to the Committee of the Whole House. It also removes specific provisions related to the oversight of permits by the Administrator and guidance from the Secretary of Energy. These changes could impact the process and authority related to the implementation of the provisions previously outlined in the bill.

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7779 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
7779 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> Union Calendar No.
703 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
7779 To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes.
7779 [Report No.
118-823, Part I] To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, 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 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, 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 December 6, 2024 Reported from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with an amendment [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] December 6, 2024 Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged December 6, 2024 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, extended for period ending not later than December 19, 2024 December 11, 2024 Additional sponsors:
Ms.
Pettersen, Mr.
Owens, Mr.
Neguse, Mr.
Horsford, Mr.
Zinke, Mr.
Simpson, Mr.
Johnson of South Dakota, Ms.
Schrier, Mr.
Amodei, Ms.
Titus, Mrs.
Boebert, Mr.
Crow, Mr.
Nehls, Mr.
Bean of Florida, Mr.
Crawford, Mr.
Graves of Louisiana, Mr.
Fong, Mrs.
Sykes, Mr.
Stauber, Mrs.
Lesko, Mr.
Vasquez, Mr.
Schiff, Mr.
Thompson of California, Ms.
Caraveo, Mr.
Crane, Mr.
Gallego, Ms.
Leger Fernandez, Mr.
Newhouse, Mr.
Stanton, and Mr.
Thompson of Pennsylvania December 11, 2024 Committee on Natural Resources discharged;
committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed [For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 21, 2024] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes.
(7) Federal land management agency.--The term ``Federal land management agency'' means any Federal agency authorized by law or executive order to exercise jurisdiction, custody, or control over land owned by the United States.
(7) Federal land management agency.--The term ``Federal land management agency'' means any Federal agency authorized by law or Executive order to exercise jurisdiction, custody, or control over land owned by the United States.
(2) Oversight of permits.--The Administrator may oversee the remediation project under paragraph (1), and any action taken by the applicable Good Samaritan or any cooperating person under the applicable Good Samaritan permit, for the duration of the Good Samaritan permit, as the Administrator determines to be necessary to review the status of the project.
(2) Oversight of permits.--The Administrator may oversee a remediation project under paragraph (1), and any action taken by the applicable Good Samaritan or any cooperating person under the applicable Good Samaritan permit, for the duration of the Good Samaritan permit, as the Administrator determines to be necessary to review the status of the project.
(B) Effect of lack of conversion.-- (i) In general.--Notwithstanding a refusal by a Good Samaritan to convert an investigative sampling permit into a Good Samaritan permit under subparagraph (A), but subject to clause (ii), the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (n) shall continue to apply to the Good Samaritan and any cooperating persons after the refusal to convert.
(B) Effect of lack of conversion.-- (i) In general.--Notwithstanding a refusal by a Good Samaritan to convert an investigative sampling permit into a Good Samaritan permit under subparagraph (A), but subject to clause (ii), the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (n) shall continue to apply to the Good Samaritan and any cooperating persons after the refusal to convert.
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(3) Effect of termination.-- (A) In general.--Notwithstanding the termination of a Good Samaritan permit under paragraph (1), but subject to subparagraph (B), the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (n) shall continue to apply to the Good Samaritan and any cooperating persons after the termination, including to any long-term operations and maintenance pursuant to the agreement under paragraph (5).
(3) Effect of termination.-- (A) In general.--Notwithstanding the termination of a Good Samaritan permit under paragraph (1), but subject to subparagraph (B), the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (n) shall continue to apply to the Good Samaritan and any cooperating persons after the termination, including to any long-term operations and maintenance pursuant to the agreement under paragraph (5).
(2) Guidance if no regulations promulgated.-- (A) In general.--If the Administrator does not initiate a regulatory process to promulgate regulations under paragraph (1) within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Energy, and appropriate State, Tribal, and local officials, shall issue guidance establishing specific requirements that the Administrator determines would facilitate the implementation of this section.
(2) Guidance if no regulations promulgated.-- (A) In general.--If the Administrator does not initiate a regulatory process to promulgate regulations under paragraph (1) within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and appropriate State, Tribal, and local officials, shall issue guidance establishing specific requirements that the Administrator determines would facilitate the implementation of this section.
(5) any interest earned under an investment under subsection (c);
and (5) any amounts donated to the Fund by any person.
(6) any proceeds from the sale or redemption of investments held in the Fund;
(c) Unused Funds.--Amounts in each Fund not currently needed to carry out this Act shall be maintained as readily available or on deposit.
and (7) any amounts donated to the Fund by any person.
(c) Unused Funds.--Amounts in each Fund not currently needed to carry out this Act shall be-- (1) maintained as readily available or on deposit;
(2) invested in obligations of the United States or guaranteed by the United States;
or (3) invested in obligations, participations, or other instruments that are lawful investments for a fiduciary, a trust, or public funds.
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Union Calendar No.
703 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
R.
7779 [Report No.
118-823, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ December 11, 2024 Committee on Natural Resources discharged;
committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Action History

  1. Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

  2. Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

  3. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 703.

  4. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-823, Part I.

  5. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-823, Part I.

  6. Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

  7. Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

  8. House Committee on Natural Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.

  9. Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  11. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

  12. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  13. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

  14. Introduced in House

  15. Introduced in House

  16. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, 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.

  17. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, 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.

  18. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7779 do?
To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 7779?
HR 7779 is sponsored by Maloy, Celeste (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 7779?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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