Bills · HR 745
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 745Monuments and memorialsOil and gas
Abundant American Resources Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 28· LAST ACTION JAN 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to provide a detailed economic inventory of mineral resources in specific federal lands and offshore areas, many of which are currently protected or restricted from development. If this bill becomes law, it would give policymakers new data about the potential monetary value of these resources, which could significantly influence future debates over land and ocean use.
Currently, the full economic value of these specific mineral deposits is not centrally calculated. This legislation could shift the conversation around federal land and resource management by highlighting economic potential, potentially leading to increased discussions about domestic energy supply, resource independence, and the balance between conservation and development. Voters should care because these studies could inform decisions that impact the environment, energy prices, and the long-term use of public lands and waters across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service to conduct studies on the dollar value of various minerals (liquid, gaseous, locatable, leasable, and salable) on specific onshore federal lands.
This provision would quantify the economic value of mineral resources on federal lands managed by these agencies, providing new data for resource management decisions.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to conduct a study on the dollar value of liquid, gaseous, and locatable minerals in specific offshore federal waters.
This provision would quantify the economic value of mineral resources in federal waters, informing decisions about offshore energy and resource development.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the studies must be completed within three years after the bill is enacted into law.
This sets a clear deadline, ensuring that the agencies complete the required assessments in a timely manner.
PROVISION 04
Defines which areas are included in the studies (e.g., co-managed areas, national monuments designated after 1999, areas of critical environmental concern) and which are excluded (National Park System units, older critical environmental concern national monuments).
This provision precisely outlines the scope of the studies, focusing on areas with potential resource conflicts or current restrictions while avoiding specific highly protected areas.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
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59
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DEM 0 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 28
Introduced in House
JAN 28
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 745
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Last actionJan 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025
House BillHR 745Monuments and memorialsOil and gas
Abundant American Resources Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 28, 2025
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