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H.R. 2262 (110th)

Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007

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Introduced

10 May 2007

Last action

5 November 2007 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]

Subjects

Environment, Agriculture, Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Environment · Agriculture · Energy

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Summary

Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 - Applies this Act to any mining claim, millsite claim, or tunnel site claim located under the general mining laws. Conditions federal issuance of a patent for any mining claim located under the general mining laws upon specified determinations made by the Secretary of the Interior. Subjects production of locatable minerals from a mining claim to a royalty of 8 % of the net smelter return. Sets forth requirements governing: (1) lands open to location; (2) environmental protection standards, including reclamation, in connection with mineral activities on mining claims, millsite claims, or tunnel site claims; and (3) state or local law that meets or exceeds requirements of this Act. Establishes the Abandoned Locatable Minerals Mine Reclamation Fund and the Locatable Minerals Community Impact Assistance Fund. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretaries) to establish user fees to reimburse federal expenditures in administering this Act. Requires the Secretaries to inspect and monitor mineral activities to ensure compliance with the environmental protection requirements of this Act. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to subject oil shale claims to the reclamation requirements of this Act. Declares the Multiple Minerals Development Act, and specified federal law regarding unpatented mining claims, applicable to all mining claims located under the general mining laws and maintained in compliance with this Act. Subjects deposits of specified mineral materials to disposal only under the Materials Act of 1947.

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Timeline

  1. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 May 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 July 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 October 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 October 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 October 2007

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.

    Source: Committee

  9. 23 October 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 October 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  11. 29 October 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 29 October 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-412.

    Source: Committee

  13. 29 October 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-412.

    Source: Committee

  14. 30 October 2007

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 780 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2262 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill.

    Source: Floor

  15. 1 November 2007

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2262.

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 November 2007

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 166 (Roll no. 1033).

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 November 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 1 November 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 166 (Roll no. 1033).

    Source: Floor

  19. 1 November 2007

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 170 - 240 (Roll no. 1032).

    Source: Floor

  20. 1 November 2007

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H12430-12431)

    Source: Floor

  21. 1 November 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Pearce moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H12430-12431; text: CR H12430)

    Source: Floor

  22. 1 November 2007

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  23. 1 November 2007

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2262.

    Source: Floor

  24. 1 November 2007

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 780 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  25. 1 November 2007

    Floor

    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent that, during further proceedings today in the House and in the Committee of the Whole, the Chair be authorized to reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting on any question that otherwise could be subjected to five-minute voting under clause 8 or 9 of rule 20 or under clause 6 of rule 18.

    Source: Floor

  26. 1 November 2007

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Jose E. Serrano to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  27. 1 November 2007

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 780 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  28. 1 November 2007

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 780. (consideration: CR H12397-12432; text of measure as reported in House: CR H12410-12420)

    Source: Floor

  29. 5 November 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

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