2025-2026 Regular Session • US Congress Legislature
HB3872: MERICA Act of 2025 Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2025
Legislative Summary
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals.
Bill History
6/10/2025
Introduced in House
House of Representatives
6/10/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
House of Representatives
7/2/2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
House of Representatives
9/3/2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
House of Representatives
9/17/2025
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
House of Representatives
9/17/2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
House of Representatives
9/17/2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(6/10/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
