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H.R.778: Hardrock Mining Royalty Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 21, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Hardrock Mining Royalty Act of 1997 - Requires the payment of a royalty to the Federal Government of five percent of the net smelter return from the production of locatable minerals or mineral concentrates produced from any mining claim located under the general mining laws. Establishes the Abandoned Minerals Mine Reclamation Fund, into which all such royalty receipts shall be deposited for the reclamation and restoration of land and water...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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| Feb. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by George Miller (D-Calif.) |