In CommitteeFiled Aug 6, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Aug 6, 2026
Summary
S.5282 would withdraw specific federal lands in the Rio Chama Watershed of New Mexico from any future mineral entry or leasing. This would stop new mineral extraction activities on those lands, affecting potential mining interests and protecting the watershed area.
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