United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 1455 — Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments Act of 2011

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th 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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Summary

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments Act of 2011 - Makes technical amendments to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. Authorizes a state or Indian tribe that makes a certification in which the Secretary concurs to use funds to conduct an approved abandoned mine reclamation program, subject to payment of reclamation fees. Shields from liability both uncertified and certified states or Indian tribes conducting an approved abandoned mine reclamation program.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1455 do?
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments Act of 2011 - Makes technical amendments to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. Authorizes a state or Indian tribe that makes a certification in which the Secretary concurs to use funds to conduct an approved abandoned mine reclamation program, subject to payment of reclamation fees. Shields from liability both uncertified and certified states or Indian tribes conducting an approved abandoned mine reclamation program.
Who sponsors S 1455?
S 1455 is sponsored by Jon Tester (D).
What is the current status of S 1455?
This bill died with 112th 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.
Where can I track S 1455?
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