Superior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025

3/5/2025, 1:23 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill 119 hr 978, also known as the "Superior National Forest Mineral Leasing Act," aims to rescind Public Land Order 7917, which restricted mineral leasing and permits in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota. The bill seeks to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the forest, allowing for the exploration and extraction of minerals.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, which are required for mining activities on public lands. This is intended to streamline the permitting process and facilitate responsible mineral development in the Superior National Forest.

Overall, the bill is focused on promoting mineral development in the Superior National Forest while also ensuring environmental protections and efficient regulatory processes. It has garnered support from industry groups and lawmakers who believe that unlocking the mineral resources in the forest will benefit the local economy and create jobs.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 978

Introduced on
2025-02-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/5/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill 119 hr 978, also known as the "Superior National Forest Mineral Leasing Act," aims to rescind Public Land Order 7917, which restricted mineral leasing and permits in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota. The bill seeks to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the forest, allowing for the exploration and extraction of minerals.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, which are required for mining activities on public lands. This is intended to streamline the permitting process and facilitate responsible mineral development in the Superior National Forest.

Overall, the bill is focused on promoting mineral development in the Superior National Forest while also ensuring environmental protections and efficient regulatory processes. It has garnered support from industry groups and lawmakers who believe that unlocking the mineral resources in the forest will benefit the local economy and create jobs.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action2/5/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.