A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to provide a procedure for determining the eligibility of foreign citizens for the issuance of mineral leases on Federal lands, and for other purposes.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 January 1983

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Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration.

Summary

Amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to provide a procedure for determining the eligibility of foreign citizens for the issuance of mineral leases on Federal lands. Requires, under such procedure, the Secretary of the Interior to determine whether or not a foreign country permits U.S. citizens mineral leasing rights similar to those provided by the United States to foreign citizens. Directs the Secretary to submit such determination to Congress. Provides that such determination shall be effective only if neither House of Congress passes a resolution, within 90 days of receiving such determination, disapproving such determination.

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summary · EN · 6 January 1983
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-bill/617
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