Amodei Reintroduces Mining Regulatory Clarity Act

Image February 14, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) reintroduced the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025, which reaffirms that public land use under a mining claim inherently accompanies mining-support activities. “The Rosemont Decision overturned decades of established precedent that allowed our domestic mining operations to flourish, and instead blocked production efforts with excessive red tape,” said Rep. Mark Amodei. “Out West, we have an abundance of natural resources that we can responsibly utilize to reduce our reliance on adversaries and strengthen our national security. This bill reverses the damage caused by the misguided Rosemont Decision and restores clarity for critical mining projects to move forward.” “Mineral production is critical to Nevada’s economy and America’s energy and technology needs,” Rep. Horsford said. “I’m proud to partner with Senator Cortez Masto and Congressman Amodei on the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act to ensure production continues responsibly and free from bureaucratic roadblocks. This is about protecting jobs for Nevadans and creating economic prosperity for the American people while protecting our lands and resources.” “We need to streamline our federal permitting process to unleash the full potential of Nevada’s critical mineral economy,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “ I’m continuing my bipartisan push to pass this commonsense bill that will cut red tape, protect mining jobs in Nevada, help support clean energy projects nationwide.” “The bipartisan Mining Regulatory Clarity Act is KEY to ensuring the U.S. can use our vast domestic resources to build the essential mineral supply chains we know we must have,” said Rich Nolan, National Mining Association president and CEO. “China’s recent actions to cut off VITAL mineral supply chains underscores the need to strengthen domestic mineral supply chains for manufacturing, energy, national security and other priorities. This legislation ensures the fundamental ability to conduct responsible mining activities on federal lands. Regulatory certainty, or the lack thereof, will either underpin or undermine efforts to meet the extraordinary mineral demand now at our doorstep.” An identical version of the bill is led in the Senate by Senator Cortez-Masto (D-Nev.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho). Issues : Bills I've Sponsored/Co-Sponsored