Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act of 2025

# Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would provide compensation to individuals and businesses affected by the Gold King Mine spill, a 2015 environmental disaster in Colorado. The spill released approximately 3 million gallons of contaminated water containing heavy metals into the Animas River, affecting water supplies and communities downstream in Colorado and New Mexico. The bill aims to compensate those who suffered losses from the spill and its cleanup aftermath. **Who It Affects:** The legislation would benefit residents, farmers, businesses, and water utilities in Colorado and New Mexico whose water supplies, property, or livelihoods were damaged by the spill.

This includes people whose wells were contaminated, businesses that couldn't operate due to water concerns, and agricultural operations affected by the pollution. **Current Status:** HR 1315 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Jeff Hurd (R-CO) in the 119th Congress. No additional provisions are detailed in the available information, though compensation bills typically specify claim amounts, eligibility requirements, and application processes.