H.R. 676 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 676 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 23, 2025Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To exempt Federal actions related to energy and mineral activities on certain Federal lands from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. 1. NEPA exemption for Federal actions related to energy and mineral activities on certain Federal lands Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following shall not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)): (1) Issuing, granting, or renewing a lease, easement, or right-of-way under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or coal. (2) Issuing, granting, or renewing a permit or other authorization under the Mining Law of 1872 (30 U.S.C. 22 et seq.) for the exploration, location, development, or extraction of a critical mineral on land that is open to mineral entry.