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H.R. 4186 97th Congress House

Mineral Lands Leasing Amendment of 1981

Official title: A bill to amend the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 to provide for a review of the policy relating to mineral leases on public lands.

Introduced: July 16, 1981 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Corporations and StocksForeign Trade and InvestmentsForeign investmentsMineral industries
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Mines and mineral resourcesPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesSecuritiesSecurities and InvestmentsStockholdersStocks
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This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 21, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.
Jul 16, 1981
For Previous Action See H.R.2826.
Jul 16, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Jul 16, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 16, 1981
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 21, 1981

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mineral Lands Leasing Amendment of 1981 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to prohibit, for a specified period, any foreign person from acquiring more than five percent of the voting securities in a United States mineral resources corporation.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to Congress concerning indirect foreign investment in mineral resources on U.S. lands.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2826 Mineral Lands Leasing Amendment of 1981
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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