Expressing disapproval of the withdrawal by the Secretary of the Interior of approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 34

Bill H.Con.Res. 34, also known as Expressing disapproval of the withdrawal by the Secretary of the Interior of approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, aims to address the withdrawal of a significant amount of land from mineral and geothermal leasing laws in Minnesota.

The bill expresses disapproval of the Secretary of the Interior's decision to withdraw approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws. This decision has raised concerns among stakeholders who believe that the withdrawal of these lands could have negative impacts on the local economy and hinder potential development opportunities.

The bill highlights the importance of balancing conservation efforts with responsible resource development, and emphasizes the need for a transparent and collaborative decision-making process when it comes to managing public lands. It calls for a reconsideration of the Secretary of the Interior's decision and urges for a more thorough evaluation of the potential impacts of the withdrawal on the local communities and economy. Overall, Bill H.Con.Res. 34 seeks to address the concerns raised by the withdrawal of National Forest System lands in Minnesota and advocates for a more balanced approach to managing public lands that takes into account both conservation and economic considerations.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 34

This concurrent resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the Department of the Interior's withdrawal of approximately 225,504 acres in the Superior National Forest from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws. On January 26, 2023, Interior removed the land from being available for new mineral leasing, sale of mineral materials, and geothermal leasing for a 20-year period, subject to valid existing rights. The land is located in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota and the Rainy River watershed, which includes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the 1854 Ceded Territory of the Chippewa Bands.

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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 34

Bill HCONRES 34 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill HCONRES 34 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 25, 2023. Bill HCONRES 34's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 758. as of December 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 34

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 34

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Department of the Interior

- Forests, forestry, trees

- Land transfers

- Mining

- Minnesota

- Watersheds

- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 34

Expressing disapproval of the withdrawal by the Secretary of the Interior of approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws.