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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 5079· Senate(119-SAMDT-5079)

S.Amdt. 5079

Rep. Luján
Age: 54 years
New Mexico
Introduced
4/22/2026
Sponsored by
Ben Luján
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-SCONRES-33 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 5079, submitted by Mr. Lujan, aims to add a section to title III of S. Con. Res. 33. This amendment creates a deficit-neutral reserve fund for cleaning up abandoned hardrock mine sites on Federal land.

The purpose of this addition is to allow the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to adjust budget allocations, aggregates, and the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation that focuses on:

  • Supporting the cleanup, reclamation, and long-term monitoring of abandoned hardrock mine sites managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
  • Addressing the contamination of surface water, groundwater, and soil resources.

The amendment specifies that priority should be given to sites that pose an imminent risk to adjacent communities, wildlife habitats, and downstream water users. This is permitted as long as the legislation does not increase the deficit between fiscal years 2026 and 2035.