Save Oak Flat From Foreign Mining Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-30T08:15:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1351 Save Oak Flat From Foreign Mining Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/30/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1351

Bill 118 HR 1351, also known as the Save Oak Flat From Foreign Mining Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to protect the Oak Flat area in Arizona from foreign mining interests.

The Oak Flat area is a sacred site for Native American tribes, including the San Carlos Apache Tribe, who have used the land for religious and cultural purposes for generations. The area is also home to unique geological formations and diverse wildlife.

The bill seeks to repeal a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015 that authorized a land exchange between the federal government and a foreign mining company. This land exchange would allow the mining company to develop a copper mine in the Oak Flat area, which could have devastating environmental and cultural impacts. If passed, the Save Oak Flat From Foreign Mining Act would prevent the land exchange from taking place and protect the Oak Flat area from foreign mining interests. The bill has received bipartisan support from members of Congress who are concerned about the potential harm to the environment and Native American cultural heritage. Overall, the Save Oak Flat From Foreign Mining Act is an important piece of legislation that aims to protect a sacred site and preserve the natural beauty of the Oak Flat area for future generations.

Congressional Summary of HR 1351

Save Oak Flat From Foreign Mining Act

This bill withdraws Oak Flat (which consists of 2,422 acres of Forest System land in the Tonto National Forest in southeastern Arizona) from mining activity. The bill repeals authorization for Oak Flat to be exchanged for land held by Resolution Copper Mining, LLC.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1351

Bill HR 1351 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2023. Bill HR 1351 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2023. Bill HR 1351's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of April 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1351

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Republican Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

118

Democrat Cosponsors

118

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1351

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1351

Save Oak Flat From Foreign Mining ActSave Oak Flat From Foreign Mining ActTo repeal section 3003 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, and for other purposes.

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