The public record · 119th Congress

MERICA Act of 2026

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A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

MERICA Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 3708·Senate·Bill·Energy

Sen. Tom Cotton(Republican-Arkansas)

Jan 28, 2026

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Bill text

Jan 28, 2026As introduced in the Senate