S2741Passed Senate

Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-09
Introduced
1
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Sponsor

Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
Democrat · AZ · Senator
Votes with party: 78.4% (865 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Veterans$4,000k

Full profile: /officials/K000377

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

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Held at the desk.

2025-11-20

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation directs the federal government to clean up abandoned mines left behind by past mining operations, particularly in rural areas where companies are no longer in business to handle the environmental damage. This affects mining communities, nearby residents who may face water contamination or unsafe conditions, and taxpayers who would fund the cleanup efforts. The bill has passed the Senate and is awaiting further action in the House.

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Environmental Protection
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