To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to protect taxpayers from liability associated with the reclamation of surface coal mining operations, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Lee, Summer L. (Democrat-PA-12) · House · Introduced May 26, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill proposes to amend federal mining law to shift financial responsibility for cleaning up abandoned coal mines away from taxpayers and onto coal mining companies. The specific changes to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 are not detailed in the provided bill text.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 26, 2026
In Committee
May 26, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Lee, Summer L.
Independent · PA-12
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