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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 10, 2021Environmental Protection
H.R. 1733

RECLAIM Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Nov 16, 2022)

Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2021 or the RECLAIM Act of 2021

This bill revises requirements concerning the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, including by expanding the eligible uses of the fund. Specifically, the bill allows the fund to be used to provide support for economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed mining communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by abandoned coal mines.

In addition, it requires specified amounts to be annually distributed from the fund through FY2026 to states and Indian tribes for reclaiming and restoring lands and waters so affected.

What just happenedNov 16, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 406.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8](D-PA)Sponsor
61 cosponsors49 D12 R
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  1. Nov 16, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 406.

  2. Nov 16, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-565.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Nov 16, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-565.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. May 26, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. May 26, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. May 26, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Mar 18, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
  8. Mar 17, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
  9. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseNov 16, 20227

Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2021 or the RECLAIM Act of 2021

This bill revises requirements concerning the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, including by expanding the eligible uses of the fund. Specifically, the bill allows the fund to be used to provide support for economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed mining communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by abandoned coal mines.

In addition, it requires specified amounts to be annually distributed from the fund through FY2026 to states and Indian tribes for reclaiming and restoring lands and waters so affected.

Introduced in HouseMar 10, 2021

Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2021 or the RECLAIM Act of 2021

This bill revises requirements concerning the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, including by expanding the eligible uses of the fund. Specifically, the bill allows the fund to be used to provide support for economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed mining communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by abandoned coal mines.

In addition, it requires specified amounts to be annually distributed from the fund through FY2026 to states and Indian tribes for reclaiming and restoring lands and waters so affected.

RECLAIM Act of 2021 — Informed