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Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2741| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to coordinate and improve cleanup actions at covered mine sites , which include Federal, State, Tribal, local, and private lands affected by past hardrock mining. The Office will be responsible for enhancing collaboration between EPA headquarters, Regional Offices, and various stakeholders, including other federal agencies, States, and Indian Tribes. Its primary purposes include establishing and disseminating best practices for cleanup actions, identifying innovative technologies, and coordinating voluntary cleanup efforts. Among its key duties, the Office must annually identify and report to Congress on a priority mine list of sites requiring cleanup, regardless of their inclusion on the National Priorities List. It will also work to improve cleanup processes by identifying best practices for site assessments and coordinating research on effective remediation technologies. Crucially, the Office will support government-to-government consultations with Indian Tribes regarding mine sites located within Indian country, ensuring their involvement and providing regular updates. A significant provision mandates the development of 10-year interagency plans , starting by September 30, 2028, to coordinate cleanup actions at Navajo Nation abandoned uranium mine sites . These plans will be created in cooperation with several federal agencies and in consultation with affected Tribal governments, outlining specific goals, target dates, and projected appropriations. Additionally, the Office will provide administrative and technical assistance to States, local governments, and Indian Tribes for mine cleanup, while explicitly stating it does not grant the Administrator new regulatory authority.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5294
Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3858
Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024
Jun 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3713
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sep 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Oct 29, 2025
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Oct 29, 2025
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito with an amendment. Without written report.
Oct 29, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 228.
Nov 19, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8245-8248; text: CR S8247-8248)
Nov 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 20, 2025
Received in the House.
Nov 20, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5294
    Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3858
    Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024


  • June 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3713
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • September 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • October 29, 2025
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • October 29, 2025
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito with an amendment. Without written report.


  • October 29, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 228.


  • November 19, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8245-8248; text: CR S8247-8248)


  • November 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 20, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 20, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • November 20, 2025
    Held at the desk.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3713: Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Executive agency funding and structureFederal officialsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsMetalsMiningSolid waste and recycling

Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2741| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
This bill establishes the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to coordinate and improve cleanup actions at covered mine sites , which include Federal, State, Tribal, local, and private lands affected by past hardrock mining. The Office will be responsible for enhancing collaboration between EPA headquarters, Regional Offices, and various stakeholders, including other federal agencies, States, and Indian Tribes. Its primary purposes include establishing and disseminating best practices for cleanup actions, identifying innovative technologies, and coordinating voluntary cleanup efforts. Among its key duties, the Office must annually identify and report to Congress on a priority mine list of sites requiring cleanup, regardless of their inclusion on the National Priorities List. It will also work to improve cleanup processes by identifying best practices for site assessments and coordinating research on effective remediation technologies. Crucially, the Office will support government-to-government consultations with Indian Tribes regarding mine sites located within Indian country, ensuring their involvement and providing regular updates. A significant provision mandates the development of 10-year interagency plans , starting by September 30, 2028, to coordinate cleanup actions at Navajo Nation abandoned uranium mine sites . These plans will be created in cooperation with several federal agencies and in consultation with affected Tribal governments, outlining specific goals, target dates, and projected appropriations. Additionally, the Office will provide administrative and technical assistance to States, local governments, and Indian Tribes for mine cleanup, while explicitly stating it does not grant the Administrator new regulatory authority.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5294
Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3858
Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024
Jun 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3713
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sep 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Oct 29, 2025
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Oct 29, 2025
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito with an amendment. Without written report.
Oct 29, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 228.
Nov 19, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8245-8248; text: CR S8247-8248)
Nov 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 20, 2025
Received in the House.
Nov 20, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5294
    Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3858
    Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024


  • June 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3713
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • September 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • October 29, 2025
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • October 29, 2025
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito with an amendment. Without written report.


  • October 29, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 228.


  • November 19, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8245-8248; text: CR S8247-8248)


  • November 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 20, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 20, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • November 20, 2025
    Held at the desk.
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3713: Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Executive agency funding and structureFederal officialsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsMetalsMiningSolid waste and recycling