HR-2925 : Still Just a Bill


Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023

This bill sets forth a process to allow mine operations to use, occupy, and conduct operations (e.g., construction of roads and other mining infrastructure activity) on public land regardless of whether a mineral deposit has been discovered on the land.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-05-09IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2024-05-08FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-05-08VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 191). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2963)House floor actions
2024-05-08VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 208 (Roll no. 190).House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2981-2982)House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2925, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorThe previous question on the motion was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorMs. Leger Fernandez moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2967)House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on H.R. 2925.House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1194. (consideration: CR H2963-2967)House floor actions
2024-05-07FloorRule H. Res. 1194 passed House.House floor actions
2024-05-06FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1194 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.House floor actions
2024-05-01VoteOn motion to recommit Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 204 (Roll no. 175).House floor actions
2024-05-01FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2816)House floor actions
2024-05-01FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2925, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-05-01FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2024-05-01FloorMs. Leger Fernandez moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2804)House floor actions
2024-05-01FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2024-05-01FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2925.House floor actions
2024-05-01FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
2024-05-01FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2797-2804)House floor actions
2024-04-29FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1173 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
2024-03-07CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.House floor actions
2024-03-07CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-416.House floor actions
2024-02-06CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.House committee actions
2024-02-06CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2024-02-06CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources DischargedHouse committee actions
2024-01-31CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
2024-01-30CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.House committee actions
2023-04-27IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2023-04-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Energy
Related Subjects
  • Land use and conservation
  • Mining
  • Pipelines
  • Roads and highways
  • User charges and fees
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