S. 859: Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-05 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 10 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-12 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-46. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-24 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (10)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 859 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 859?
S. 859 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 859 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).