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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Agriculture to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.

H. RES. 1251 Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Agriculture to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.

Introduced Jul 22, 2022

Latest action (Sep 28, 2022) Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 116.

Referred to
Natural Resources Committee Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Issues
Climate & Energy
Legislative subjects (10)
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesHouse of RepresentativesLabor-management relationsMiningMinnesotaStrategic materials and reserves

Summary

This resolution directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide the House of Representatives with documents related to a mineral withdrawal in the Superior National Forest within 14 days of adoption. The requested documents include communications and records about minerals in the Duluth Complex, the process for initiating the withdrawal, impacts on mining operations, implications of a two-year pause on mineral activity, meetings with environmental groups, and the Forest Service's environmental assessment. The resolution was reported from committee with an amendment on September 28, 2022.

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Actions (12)
  1. Sep 28, 2022 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 116. · house
  2. Sep 28, 2022 Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-499. · house
  3. Sep 21, 2022 Ordered to be Reported Adversely (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18. · house
  4. Sep 15, 2022 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. · house
  5. Sep 15, 2022 Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged. · house
  6. Sep 15, 2022 Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged. · house
  7. Sep 15, 2022 Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged. · house
  8. Jul 23, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. · house
  9. Jul 23, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. · house
  10. Jul 23, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. · house
  11. Jul 22, 2022 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. · house
  12. Jul 22, 2022 Introduced in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 22, 2022

Mr. Stauber submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

September 28, 2022

Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed [Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic] [For text of introduced resolution, see copy of resolution as introduced on July 22, 2022]

RESOLUTION

Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Agriculture to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.

Resolved, That the Secretary of Agriculture is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest and composition of the Duluth Complex, including the following:

(1) All documents and communications relating to the minerals found within the Duluth complex, including but not limited to any reference to—

(A) the amount of copper or recognized critical minerals found; and

(B) minerals needed for infrastructure, renewable energy, or electric vehicle production.

(2) All documents and communications referring or relating to initiating the mineral withdrawal process within Superior National Forest.

(3) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the mineral withdrawal on Twin Metals operation, including but not limited to any reference to—

(A) preventing production of minerals;

(B) union project labor agreements; and

(C) the loss of economic benefits at the State and local level.

(4) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the two-year pause on mineral activity in Superior National Forest while the mineral withdrawal application is considered, including but not limited to any reference to—

(A) national security implications;

(B) mineral supply chain stability implications;

(C) increased dependence on foreign minerals; and

(D) the economic losses at the State and local level.

(5) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Tom Vilsack, or his representative, and environmental advocacy groups referring or relating to the mineral withdrawal application in Superior National Forest.

(6) All documents and communications referring or related to the U.S. Forest Service’s Environmental Assessment recommending a mineral withdrawal in the Superior National Forest. House Calendar No. 116

117th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 1251

[Report No. 117-499]

RESOLUTION

Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Agriculture to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.

September 28, 2022

Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed

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