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H.R.7882

To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Introduced·3/9/26

Allows the Secretary of the Interior to lease mineral deposits in Carlsbad, New Mexico, with city consent.

The bill enables the Secretary of the Interior to lease mineral deposits within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico, subject to the city's written consent. This overrides exclusions in the Mineral Leasing Act for incorporated cities. The leasing process follows the Mineral Leasing Act and applicable federal laws. The term "covered land" includes U.S.-owned and acquired land within Carlsbad.

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Calendar

Jun 10

10:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 25

10:15 AM

House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Hearing

History

Jun 10

House

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged

Jun 10

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 10

House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.