S.451 - Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.451, the "Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act," aims to amend the Mineral Leasing Act by eliminating an administrative fee. This fee currently impacts the distribution of mineral leasing revenues to states. The bill seeks to streamline the process and potentially increase the funds received by states from mineral leasing activities on federal lands.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill would be to remove an administrative fee associated with the Mineral Leasing Act. This change would likely result in a larger share of mineral revenues being distributed to the states. The removal of the fee could also simplify the administrative processes related to mineral leasing.
Potential Benefits
- Increased revenue for states from mineral leasing.
- Simplified administrative processes related to mineral leasing.
- Potentially encourages further mineral development on federal lands due to reduced costs.
- Could lead to increased investment in state-level programs funded by mineral revenues.
- May improve the financial stability of states that heavily rely on mineral revenues.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential decrease in federal revenue due to the elimination of the administrative fee.
- May disproportionately benefit states with significant mineral resources, exacerbating existing inequalities.
- Could lead to increased pressure for mineral development, potentially harming environmental conservation efforts.
- The elimination of the fee might not significantly impact overall mineral production or state revenues.
- Possible unintended consequences related to the management and oversight of mineral leasing activities.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2, which grants Congress the power to dispose of and regulate territory or other property belonging to the United States. The bill modifies existing federal law (Mineral Leasing Act) related to the management of federal lands and resources. There is no apparent violation of individual rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).