HR 7779 United States House · 118th Congress

Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024

The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 establishes a limited pilot program allowing non-responsible parties (called "Good Samaritans") to remediate pollution at abandoned hardrock mine sites. The bill creates a permit process requiring applicants to demonstrate they're not liable for the pollution, can safely complete the remediation, and will protect the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency would issue up to 15 permits for these projects, providing liability protection for permitted activities while requiring public notice and environmental review. The pilot program would expire after 7 years, with the EPA required to report on its effectiveness to Congress.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Mar 2024

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Introduced Mar 21, 2024 Last action Dec 11, 2024

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Committee

Dec 11, 2024

Lower · Passed

Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

lower

Dec 6, 2024

Lower · Passed

House Committee on Natural Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.

lower

Dec 6, 2024

Lower · Passed

Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

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Dec 6, 2024

Lower · Passed

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-823, Part I.

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Sep 18, 2024

Lower · Passed

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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Sep 18, 2024

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged

lower

Mar 22, 2024

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

lower

Mar 22, 2024

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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Mar 21, 2024

Committee

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, 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.

lower

Mar 21, 2024

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1 primary · 36 co-sponsors