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Mine Cleanup Act: New Office and Funds for Environmental Protection

This act establishes a new office within the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate the cleanup of abandoned mines. It provides additional funding for pollution removal on Tribal lands and increases resources for non-coal mine restoration.
Key points
Establishes the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the EPA to oversee and coordinate abandoned mine cleanup efforts.
Authorizes $97 million annually (fiscal years 2023–2032) specifically for cleanup actions on Tribal lands, including uranium contamination sites.
Introduces standardized procedures for site assessment and remediation planning, and supports engagement with local communities and Native American tribes.
Increases the funding authorization for the abandoned and inactive non-coal mine restoration program from $30 million to $50 million.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5294
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2022-12-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5294.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the EPA to oversee and coordinate abandoned mine cleanup efforts.
  • Authorizes $97 million annually (fiscal years 2023–2032) specifically for cleanup actions on Tribal lands, including uranium contamination sites.
  • Introduces standardized procedures for site assessment and remediation planning, and supports engagement with local communities and Native American tribes.
  • Increases the funding authorization for the abandoned and inactive non-coal mine restoration program from $30 million to $50 million.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment Public Investments