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Read. Follow. Verify.Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act proposes federal mineral revenue distribution formula changes
Last action · December 2, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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What This Bill Would Do
The Restoring State Act (S. 367) proposes modifications to how the federal government distributes revenue generated from mineral extraction on public lands to state governments. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
This legislation impacts the funding state governments receive from federal mineral leases for local infrastructure, education, and public services.
Who It Would Affect
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State governments
State governments receive a portion of federal mineral revenues, which would be impacted by any changes to the distribution formula.
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