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H.R. 1366

House

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report on the impact of certain regulations on competition in the health care market, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC)

Stalled

No recorded action in more than nine months. Bills that see no further action expire at the end of the two-year Congress.

In brief

This bill authorizes mining operators to use federal lands for waste disposal and other supporting activities even if those lands do not contain valuable mineral deposits. It reverses a 2022 court ruling that restricted such activities to sites with proven mineral validity, allowing operators to secure as many mill site claims as necessary for their operations. Additionally, the legislation establishes the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, requiring the Department of the Interior to use fees from these claims for environmental reclamation projects. Introduced by Representative Mark Amodei (R-NV), the bill has passed the House and is currently awaiting consideration in the Senate.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. February 14, 2025 · House

    Introduced

    Requires a report on the impact of regulations on healthcare market competition. Introduced by Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC).

    Next: Referred to House committees for consideration.

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