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RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act

USA117th CongressHR-7937| House 
| Updated: 6/9/2022
Conor Lamb

Conor Lamb

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Revitalize, Enhance, and Nurture in Expanded Ways Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act or the RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act This bill authorizes grants for states and Indian tribes to carry out reclamation projects on mining sites if there is a shortfall between the actual cost of reclamation and the value of any performance bonds forfeited by coal mining operators. The bill also phases out certain cost-sharing requirements for existing grants that support the development of state and tribal programs for regulating surface mining and reclamation. Current law requires mining operators to reclaim land affected by their operations and demonstrate, through a performance bond, that they have adequate financial resources to carry out the reclamation. If the operator fails to complete the reclamation, the bond is forfeited to the state or tribal regulatory authority to cover reclamation costs.
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Timeline
Jun 3, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 4, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Jun 4, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jun 9, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • June 3, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 3, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 4, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • June 4, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • June 9, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Environmental Protection

CoalLand use and conservationMiningPollution liabilityState and local financeState and local government operations

RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act

USA117th CongressHR-7937| House 
| Updated: 6/9/2022
Revitalize, Enhance, and Nurture in Expanded Ways Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act or the RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act This bill authorizes grants for states and Indian tribes to carry out reclamation projects on mining sites if there is a shortfall between the actual cost of reclamation and the value of any performance bonds forfeited by coal mining operators. The bill also phases out certain cost-sharing requirements for existing grants that support the development of state and tribal programs for regulating surface mining and reclamation. Current law requires mining operators to reclaim land affected by their operations and demonstrate, through a performance bond, that they have adequate financial resources to carry out the reclamation. If the operator fails to complete the reclamation, the bond is forfeited to the state or tribal regulatory authority to cover reclamation costs.
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Timeline
Jun 3, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 4, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Jun 4, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jun 9, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • June 3, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 3, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 4, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • June 4, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • June 9, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Conor Lamb

Conor Lamb

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CoalLand use and conservationMiningPollution liabilityState and local financeState and local government operations