H.R. 3195 · 118th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Superior National Forest Restoration Act
What it does
This bill rescinds Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN, which bars mining operations on specified Forest Service lands in Minnesota.
The bill directs the Forest Service to
• complete necessary environmental and regulatory review for all mine plans of operations within the Superior National Forest within 18 months of submission; and
• reissue each cancelled mineral lease, preference right lease, and prospecting permit relating to lands within that forest.
A lease or permit reissued under this provision is not subject to judicial review.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Feb 9, 2024 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 House roll 888 |
On Motion to RecommitSuperior National Forest Restoration Act | D 205–0 · R 0–210 |
Failed 205–210 |
| Apr 30, 2024 House roll 889 |
On PassageSuperior National Forest Restoration Act | D 2–203 · R 210–0 |
Passed 212–203 |
Latest action
May 1, 2024 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.