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Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2019 or the RECLAIM Act of 2019
This bill expands the uses of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund 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 coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
Specifically, it makes specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2024 for distribution to states and Native American tribes for reclaiming and restoring abandoned mine lands and waters in such communities.
People & committees
Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] · D–PA
Legislative record
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-223.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-223.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 10.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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