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Open official source(opens in a new tab)H.R. 3872 · 119th Congress
MERICA Act of 2025
Passed the House
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals.
Latest action, September 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 669.
Source: the official bill status record from the Library of Congress, checked November 2, 2026.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJune 10, 2025
- Passed the HouseDecember 15, 2025
- Passed the SenateNot yet
- Became lawNot yet
Who introduced it
Sponsor: Pat Fallon
2 cosponsors (1 original)
- Nathaniel Moran · original
- Pat Harrigan
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Committees and topics
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Connections as a plain list (6)
- Pat FallonSponsorH.R. 3872: MERICA Act of 2025
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- Nathaniel MoranOriginal cosponsorH.R. 3872: MERICA Act of 2025
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- Pat HarriganCosponsorH.R. 3872: MERICA Act of 2025
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- H.R. 3872: MERICA Act of 2025Referred to committeeSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Official recordWhy: Congress.gov: H.R. 3872 (119th Congress) (opens in a new tab) (Library of Congress, Official bill record)
- H.R. 3872: MERICA Act of 2025Referred to committeeHouse Committee on Natural Resources
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- H.R. 3872: MERICA Act of 2025Policy area: EnergyEnergy
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