H.R. 2721 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program Extension and Reform Act of 2005
H.R. 2721 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 26, 2005, sponsored by John Peterson with 35 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 26, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program Extension and Reform Act of 2005 - Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to repeal the authorization to use certain funds in the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fund (Fund) by the Secretary of Agriculture for rural land reclamation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Peterson (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 26, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (May 31, 2005)
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