Climate Change
Congress Pushes Forward With Bill Expanding the Rights of Mining Companies on Federal Land
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act passed the House with bipartisan support and awaits approval in the Senate.
WASHINGTON—After the House of Representatives passed legislation that would allow mining companies more legal rights to federal lands by a bipartisan vote of 216-195 earlier this month, a bipartisan group of Senate sponsors are moving it through their chamber.
Congress Pushes Forward With Bill Expanding the Rights of Mining Companies on Federal Land