Engrossed
H. R. 3872
June 10, 2025
Mr. Fallon (for himself and Mr. Moran) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2025” or the “MERICA Act of 2025”.