H.R. 1865

Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025

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I Mineral Leasing, Exploration, and Development

Sec. 110. Effect of payments for use and occupancy of claims

Except as otherwise provided in section 101, timely payment of the claim maintenance fee required by section 109 or any related law relating to the use of Federal land, asserts the authority of the claimant to use and occupy the Federal land concerned for prospecting and exploration, consistent with the requirements of this Act and other applicable law.

II Consultation Procedure

III Environmental Considerations of Mineral Exploration and Development

IV Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation Program

V Additional Provisions