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HR 1600 109th Congress House

Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Reform Act of 2005

Official title: To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to reauthorize and reform the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 26, 2005 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Agriculture and FoodAuthorizationCoalCommerce
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Department of AgricultureEconomics and Public FinanceEmployee health benefitsEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFederal aid to IndiansFederal aid to water pollution controlFederal aid to water resources developmentFeesFinance and Financial SectorGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment trust fundsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentIndian landsInfrastructureInsurance premiumsInterestIntergovernmental fiscal relationsInvestment of public fundsLabor and EmploymentLandownersLawLicensesLiensMedical economicsMine wastesMine waterMinersMining royaltiesMinoritiesNative AmericansOil and gas royaltiesReclamation of landRetiree health benefitsSediment controlSocial WelfareSoil conservationSoil erosionState lawsStrip miningTennesseeWater Resources DevelopmentWater conservationWater supply
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Apr 22, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Apr 13, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Apr 13, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 22, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Reform Act of 2005 - Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to repeal the authorization that certain moneys in the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund may be used: (1) by the Secretary of Agriculture for reclamation of rural lands; and (2) by the Department of the Interior for studies by contract with organizations for advice and research and development projects technical assistance.

Reduces the reclamation fee required to be paid by operators of coal mining operations.

Revises Fund allocation requirements with respect to reclamation fees.

Repeals Fund objectives concerning: (1) protection , construction, or enhancement of public facilities affected by coal mining practices; and (2) development of publicly owned land adversely affected by coal mining practices, including land acquired for recreation and historic purposes, conservation, reclamation, and open space.

Expands certification guidelines to prescribe payments to: (1) qualified States and Indian tribes; and (2) non-qualified States and Indian tribes.

Prescribes procedural guidelines for transfers of interest earned by the Fund to: (1) the United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund; (2) the United Mine Workers of America 1992 Benefit Plan; and (3) a specified multiemployer health benefit plan.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1600: Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Reform Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1600/
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"H.R. 1600: Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Reform Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1600/.
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