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HR8797Referred to Committee

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize cooperative partnerships for mineral extraction activities at Army organic industrial base facilities, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-13
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Nathaniel Moran
Nathaniel Moran
Republican · TX · Representative

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2026-05-13

Committee Activity

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  • House Committee on Armed ServicesReferred To · 2026-05-13

Bill Summary

The proposal would allow the Army to partner with private companies to extract minerals from land at military industrial facilities, potentially generating revenue while maintaining military operations. This could affect both military personnel who work at these facilities and private companies interested in mining opportunities on Army property. The bill is currently under review by the House Armed Services Committee.

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