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SB3708: MERICA Act of 2026 Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2026

: Tom Cotton (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jan 28, 2026
Energy
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals, and for other purposes.

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