H.R. 1731 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
RECLAIM Act of 2017
H.R. 1731 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 27, 2017, sponsored by Harold Rogers with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2017 or the RECLAIM Act of 201 7 This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA)to make specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2021 for distribution to states and Indian tribes to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically dis…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Harold Rogers (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 27, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 255. (Oct 19, 2017)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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