H.R. 1865

Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025

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I Mineral Leasing, Exploration, and Development

II Consultation Procedure

III Environmental Considerations of Mineral Exploration and Development

IV Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation Program

Sec. 401. Funds credited to the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation Program

(a) In general. The following amounts shall be made available to carry out, to remain available until expended without fiscal year limitation, the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation Program:

(1) All moneys collected pursuant to sections 502 and 506.

(2) All fees received under section 304(a)(1)(B).

(3) All gifts contributed under subsection (b)(1).

(4) All amounts deposited in the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation Program under title I.

(5) All amounts displaced material reclamation fees paid under section 402.

(b) Donations

(1) Acceptance. The Secretary may accept a gift of money, to remain available until expended without fiscal year limitation, to carry out the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation Program.

(2) Rejection. The Secretary may reject a gift under paragraph (1) if such rejection is in the interest of the Federal Government.

V Additional Provisions