Search Results: keywords:"mining sector"

  • H. R. 6862 — To amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:445

    H.R. 6862, titled the "Mineral Mining Parity Act," proposes to change the FAST Act to classify certain mineral production activities as "covered projects." This means that these activities would receive specific attention and streamline processes under this act. Additionally,...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 6862 is a bill that wants to include some mining activities in a big, important list so they get special attention when rules are being made. It also stops a change that might affect mining from being finished without giving a reason.

  • H. R. 6862 — To amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:248

    H.R. 6862 aims to amend the FAST Act to recognize certain mineral production activities as covered projects. It also prohibits the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council from finalizing or enforcing a proposed rule that would revise the scope of eligible mining...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to change the rules so that mining activities can be part of an important list to get things done faster, but it also stops another group from changing these rules without knowing why.

  • H. R. 1501 — To amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:264

    H.R. 1501 seeks to modify the FAST Act by recognizing certain mineral production activities as eligible projects for streamlined permitting processes. The bill, titled the "Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025," specifically aims to update legal text to include mining in...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1501 wants to make it easier and faster for mining companies to get permission to start projects by adding them to a special list, but it doesn’t clearly say why this is a good idea or what it really means for everyone else.

  • H. R. 8310 — To require strategies on United States policy towards the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,175

    H. R. 8310 aims to shape U.S. strategies towards the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), focusing on promoting democracy, peace, and stability. The bill addresses conflict and instability by urging protection of civilians under international law and calls for enhancement...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 8310 wants to make sure the U.S. helps the Democratic Republic of the Congo become a peaceful and fair place by protecting people, improving elections, and making sure mining is done safely. It also wants to have less influence from China in mining there and more from countries like the U.S.