Help Bring American Mining Law Into The 21St Century!

This is a critical time for reform and you can help! Send a letter to your senator in support of a modern mining law.

The House passed a bill in the fall to reform the antiquated General Mining Law of 1872 and the Senate is now considering reform. However, efforts have stalled in recent weeks in the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, so today is the time to speak up to tell Congress to include environmental and social safeguards in our mining law.

For more on why metalsmiths and jewelers should support reform, read this. Sending personalized letters to your two senators is the best way to make your voice heard. See our sample letter. Metalsmiths have already sent over 200 letters to senators this spring.

Jennifer visited Senate offices May 13 - 16 and urged committee members to release a draft bill similar to the House version, H.R. 2262. For more on the latest status of reform in Congress, click here.