Bill · H.R. 8773· House(119-HR-8773)
Containing Effects of Mineral Extraction Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 5/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- George Whitesides
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Containing Effects of Mineral Extraction Act of 2026 imposes specific conditions on mineral materials sales contracts and free use permits under the Materials Act of 1947. These requirements apply to qualifying projects involving large-scale mineral extraction located near urbanized areas or critical environmental concerns. To qualify, entities must submit assessments regarding haul routes, trip management, water use, and transportation impacts. The Secretary of the Interior must also ensure these projects coordinate with local, State, and Tribal governments. Additionally, the bill establishes reporting requirements and provides for the potential suspension or termination of projects that fail to comply.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Improved Road Safety and Service: The requirement for a haul route impact assessment ensures that projects do not materially degrade the safety or level of service on highways used for transport (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(i)(I)).
-
Protection Against Environmental Nuisances: Projects must identify measures to minimize dust, particulate emissions, and noise impacts on land used for residential or sensitive purposes (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(i)(I)(cc)).
-
Water Resource Preservation: A water use and conservation plan is required to ensure that annual water consumption is offset within the same basin through conservation or other feasible measures (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(i)(III)).
-
Encouragement of Lower-Impact Transport: The bill encourages the use of rail or other lower-impact transportation modes when they are feasible for the majority of projected tonnage (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(i)(IV) and Section 2(b)).
-
Local Government Oversight: Affected State, Tribal, or local governments have the right to submit requests for modifications to qualifying projects (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
-
Operational Risks for Project Developers: The Secretary has the authority to suspend operations, terminate, or revoke contracts and permits if a person fails to comply with the requirements of the act (Section 2(c)).
-
Increased Complexity for Large-Scale Projects: Companies must meet several heavy requirements, such as submitting trip management plans, water conservation plans, and conducting rail/lower-impact transportation analyses (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(i)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 5/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House