To direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue a report regarding the effects of mine subsidence.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™H.R. 9140 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress that directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue a report on the effects of mine subsidence. Mine subsidence refers to the sinking or settling of the ground surface caused by underground mining activities. The bill aims to gather information on the impacts of this phenomenon, potentially to inform future policy or regulatory decisions. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No official summary or full text of the bill is publicly available.
This bill sought to require a government report on mine subsidence effects but did not progress beyond committee referral and has expired.
- The bill mandates the Secretary of the Interior to produce a report on mine subsidence effects.
- Mine subsidence involves ground surface changes due to underground mining activities.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but did not advance and is now expired.
['Department of the Interior, which would be responsible for producing the report', 'Communities and landowners affected by mine subsidence, who may gain better understanding of impacts', 'Policy makers and regulators seeking data on mine subsidence effects']
['The bill does not specify funding or resources for the report, which may affect implementation feasibility.', 'Lack of detailed provisions or timelines could delay or limit the scope of the report.', 'No enforcement or follow-up mechanisms are included to ensure the report leads to action.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It addresses a specific environmental and energy-related issue connected to mining impacts. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is currently classified as failed or expired, indicating limited legislative momentum.
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['Improved understanding of mine subsidence effects could inform future regulatory or remediation policies.', 'The report may raise public awareness about mining impacts on land stability.', 'Data collected could influence funding priorities or research agendas related to mining safety and environmental protection.']
Transparency is limited by the absence of a publicly available full bill text and official summary. The lack of specified funding and enforcement mechanisms suggests oversight challenges in ensuring the report is completed and utilized effectively. Monitoring any future related legislation or agency actions will be important to assess follow-through on the issue of mine subsidence.
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