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In Senate Committee·Last action 106 days ago

MERICA Act Shifts Mining Rules on Federal Lands

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Officially: MERICA Act of 2025

The MERICA Act of 2025 changes how mining rights are issued on federally acquired lands. Impacts mining companies by moving from claims to leases.

Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR3872. Modern Action explains MERICA Act of 2025 in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can review before sending.

Where it stands

Sitting in Energy and Natural Resources

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Leasing Model: Applies leasing to hardrock minerals on acquired federal lands.
Exclusions: Excludes fuels like coal, oil, and gas from changes.

↓ Why your message matters here

This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

Where your representatives stand

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The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Strengthening National Security: Supporters say the bill will help the U.S. produce more of its own critical minerals, reducing dependence on foreign countries.
Modernizing Mining Laws: The bill updates an old law from 1872, making it more relevant to today's needs and ensuring the government gets royalties from mining activities.
Creating Jobs and Economic Growth: By opening up more lands for mining, the bill could create jobs and boost local economies.

✕Arguments against

Environmental Concerns: Critics worry that more mining could harm the environment, especially if not properly regulated.
Impact on Communities and Tribes: There are concerns that the bill doesn't do enough to protect the rights and lands of local communities and tribes.
Focus on Mining Over Recycling: Some argue that the bill focuses too much on mining new minerals instead of promoting recycling and efficient use of existing resources.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (12/16/2025)

DEC 16

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Questions people ask about contacting Congress on HR3872

How do I support or oppose HR3872, MERICA Act of 2025?

Choose one clear position: support, oppose, or amend. Then pick any reasons or personal context you want included. Modern Action uses that input and the bill context to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Who does Modern Action contact about this bill?

Congressional offices prioritize messages from their own constituents. Modern Action uses your address to route the drafted message to your senators when that is the most relevant target for this bill.

What does Modern Action include in the message?

The draft includes the bill number, your position, the reasons you selected, any personal context you added, and a direct ask such as voting yes, voting no, cosponsoring, opposing, or seeking changes. You stay in control because you review it before it sends.

Take action on HR3872: MERICA Act of 2025

This page is for understanding MERICA Act of 2025, choosing whether you support it, oppose it, or want changes. Modern Action drafts the message before it goes to Congress.

Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it would do, where it is in the process (committee), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.

You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HR3872, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then leaves the final review and edits to you.

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