Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a process to allow mine operations to use, occupy, and conduct operations (e.g., construction of roads and other mining infrastructure activity) on public land regardless of whether a mineral deposit has been discovered on the land.

Highlights:

• Establishes a process to allow mine operations to (Sec. 2):

• Use;

• Occupy; and 

• Conduct operations (e.g., construction of roads and other mining infrastructure activity) on public land regardless of whether a mineral deposit has been discovered on the land.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the president (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text