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Domestic ORE Act

USA119th CongressHR-7458| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Domestic Opportunities for Resource Exploration Act, establishes codified notice requirements for mineral exploration activities conducted on certain public lands. It specifically targets exploration projects that result in a surface disturbance of not more than 25 acres , encompassing activities such as drilling, trenching, and geophysical surveys. The bill clarifies that these activities are distinct from casual use but do not include the extraction of material for commercial use or sale. Under the Act, operators must submit a notice to the Secretary concerned (Interior or Agriculture) at least 15 days prior to beginning exploration. This notice must include specified information and be accompanied by adequate financial assurance to cover potential impacts. The Secretary is then required to review the submission within 15 days, either permitting the activity to proceed if all conditions are met or notifying the operator of any missing information.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 17, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • February 10, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 17, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchLand use and conservationMining

Domestic ORE Act

USA119th CongressHR-7458| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
This legislation, titled the Domestic Opportunities for Resource Exploration Act, establishes codified notice requirements for mineral exploration activities conducted on certain public lands. It specifically targets exploration projects that result in a surface disturbance of not more than 25 acres , encompassing activities such as drilling, trenching, and geophysical surveys. The bill clarifies that these activities are distinct from casual use but do not include the extraction of material for commercial use or sale. Under the Act, operators must submit a notice to the Secretary concerned (Interior or Agriculture) at least 15 days prior to beginning exploration. This notice must include specified information and be accompanied by adequate financial assurance to cover potential impacts. The Secretary is then required to review the submission within 15 days, either permitting the activity to proceed if all conditions are met or notifying the operator of any missing information.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 17, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • February 10, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 17, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchLand use and conservationMining