S. 4561 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress

CLOSE THE GAP Act

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Cosponsors: 2 (0 D, 2 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-08

Introduced: 2026-05-19

Latest action (2026-07-15): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

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