A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to amend references of gilsonite to asphaltite.
This bill updates the Mineral Leasing Act by replacing the term "gilsonite" with "asphaltite" in several specific sections of the law. It affects how federal mineral leasing regulations reference this naturally occurring asphalt-like substance. The change is purely terminological, correcting outdated language to align with current scientific classification. No new regulations or policy changes are introduced - only the legal terminology is updated.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Jan 17, 2024
Last action Nov 21, 2024
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Nov 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
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Nov 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Jun 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-394.
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Jan 17, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
Jan 17, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mike Lee
RRepublican
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