House Bill 9618
117th Congress(2021-2022)
STREAM Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 20, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
9618
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
Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines Act or the STREAM Act
This bill allows a state to set aside up to 30% of its annual grant for abandoned mine reclamation provided under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the treatment and abatement of acid mine drainage, which is the release of acidic water from abandoned coal mines.
December 20, 2022
12/20/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
12/20/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 22, 2023 10:45:44 PM