Alan Lowenthal actually said...

We can establish an abandoned mine land fund so that our public lands are safe and accessible for generations to come.

The Mining Law of 1872 is one of the most obsolete laws that are still on the books.

We are import-reliant for 14 of the 15 minerals required in most renewable energy technologies.

This legislation is designed to cripple the domestic mining industry by making new and existing operations unprofitable.