Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025

# Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill, officially called HR 1865, aims to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in mining operations on federal lands. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on improving oversight of mining companies, ensuring they comply with environmental and financial regulations, and protecting taxpayer interests when mining occurs on public lands. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact mining companies operating on federal property, federal land management agencies (such as the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service), and potentially taxpayers and communities near mining sites. It may also affect workers in the mining industry and environmental stakeholders. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Raúl M.

Grijalva (D-Arizona) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. To track any updates or view the complete text with specific provisions, you can visit Congress.gov.