S2781-118 · 118th Congress
Signed into Law
Signed Dec 17, 2024Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024
Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2023 This bill promotes the remediation of abandoned hardrock mine sites by Good Samaritans. A Good Samaritan means a person that is (1) not a past or current owner or operator of the abandoned site; (2) had no role in the creation of the historic mine residue; and (3) is not potentially liable under any law for the remediation, treatment, or control of the historic mine residue. The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (…
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SPONSORS
Martin Heinrich
D-NM · Primary
32 COSPONSORS
BIPARTISANSPONSOR FUNDING
Top industries funding Heinrich
Lawyers & Lobbyists11%
Electric Utilities11%
Single-Issue Advocacy10%
Party & Leadership9%
Securities & Investment7%
TRAIL AI
The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 (S 2781) addresses liability protections for entities that voluntarily undertake cleanup and remediation of abandoned hardrock mines. The bill was signed into law during the 118th Congress under the sponsorship of Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico. Voting data from the legislative process is not yet available.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
INTRODUCEDSep 13, 2023
PASSED SENATEJul 31, 2024
SIGNEDDec 17, 2024
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.
