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Superior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025
3/5/2025, 1:23 PM
Summary of Bill HR 978
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 978
Bill HR 978 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 978 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025. Bill HR 978's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of February 5, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 978
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
21Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
21Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 978
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 978
To 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.
To 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 978
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