House Bill 1733
117th Congress(2021-2022)
RECLAIM Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 10, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1733
Congress
117
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
11/16/2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 406.
11/16/2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-565.
05/26/2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/26/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/26/2021
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
03/18/2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
03/17/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
03/10/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
03/10/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:08 PM