What does Preamble of HR 7882 do?

This bill aims to authorize the leasing of mineral deposits within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico. — HR. 7882

Q: What does LEASING OF CERTAIN DEPOSITS OF MINERALS LOCATED WITHIN CITY of HR 7882 do?

This section allows the Secretary of the Interior to lease mineral deposits located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico, despite existing exclusions in the Mineral Leasing Act and Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands. The Secretary's authority to lease is contingent upon written consent from the City of Carlsbad. Leasing will occur in accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act or the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands, as applicable, and other federal mineral leasing laws. “Acquired land” is defined as having the meaning given in section 2 of the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands. “Covered land” refers to land owned by the United States or acquired land, both located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Last updated: 3/9/2026 · Introduced: 3/9/2026

Author: Pete Stauber (R-MN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease mineral deposits within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico, overriding existing restrictions.
Leasing requires written consent from the City of Carlsbad and will follow existing federal mineral leasing laws.
The bill defines specific land types within Carlsbad, including ‘acquired land’ and ‘covered land,’ to clarify which deposits are eligible for leasing.

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