would modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims.

would amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales and require replacement sales.

would provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals.

would amend the Mineral Leasing Act to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units.

would amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project.

would amend the Natural Gas Act to allow FERC to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities to export or import natural gas.

would modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain land.

would establish and implement a multi-year Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Strategy to reduce the negative environmental and social impacts of illicit gold mining in the Western Hemisphere.

would require reports on critical mineral and rare earth element resources around the world and a strategy for the development of advanced mining, refining, separation, and processing technologies.

would reauthorize Long Island Sound programs.