H.R. 3872

119th CongressPassed House

MERICA Act of 2025

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals.

Sponsored by Pat Fallon (Republican-TX-4)

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Jun 10, 2026 · Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Feb 12, 2026 · Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Dec 16, 2025 · Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Dec 15, 2025 · House floor actions

Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Dec 15, 2025 · House floor actions

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5884-5885)

Dec 15, 2025 · House floor actions

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3872.

Dec 15, 2025 · Library of Congress

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5884)

Dec 15, 2025 · House floor actions

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5884)

Dec 15, 2025 · House floor actions

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct 31, 2025 · Library of Congress

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-357.

Oct 31, 2025 · House floor actions

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-357.

Oct 31, 2025 · House floor actions

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 309.

Sep 17, 2025 · House committee actions

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged

Sep 17, 2025 · House committee actions

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Sep 17, 2025 · House committee actions

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 3, 2025 · House committee actions

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Jul 2, 2025 · House committee actions

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Jun 10, 2025 · Library of Congress

Introduced in House

Jun 10, 2025 · Library of Congress

Introduced in House

Jun 10, 2025 · House floor actions

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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