RECLAIM Act of 2021
Summary
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2021 or the RECLAIM Act of 2021 This bill revises requirements concerning the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, including by expanding the eligible uses of the fund. Specifically, the bill allows the fund to be used to provide support for economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed mining communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by abandoned coal mines. In addition, it requires specified amounts to be annually distributed from the fund through FY2026 to states and Indian tribes for reclaiming and restoring lands and waters so affected.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
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Introduced Apr 29, 2021
Last action Apr 29, 2021
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Apr 29, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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