H. R. 10023, titled the "Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024," aims to create the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Land and Emergency Management. This new office would coordinate efforts to clean up abandoned hardrock...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10023 is about creating a new office to help clean up old, messy mines, especially those without anyone to fix them, like some on Native American lands. This new group will figure out the best ways to clean up these dangerous places and work with lots of people to get the job done.