HR 3872 · Passed House · 06-10-26
MERICA Act of 2025
What does the MERICA Act of 2025 do?
HR 3872 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX). Extends the federal leasing system for minerals on government-acquired lands to hardrock minerals such as base, precious, and industrial metals and gemstones. Makes the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands apply to hardrock minerals.
Did HR 3872 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 3872 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed by voice vote on December 15, 2025
Outlook: Possible
Key provisions
- Hardrock Minerals on Acquired Lands
- Hardrock minerals added to the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands
- Covers base, precious, and industrial metals and gemstones
- Excludes coal, oil, gas, sulfur, sodium, potassium, and Materials Act minerals
Last updated June 15, 2026