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HOUSE 3195118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Superior National Forest Restoration Act

Last Action
5/1/2024

Actions

  • 2024-05-01Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2024-04-30Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2024-04-30On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 203 (Roll no. 171). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2718)
  • 2024-04-30Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 203 (Roll no. 171). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2718)
  • 2024-04-30On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 210 (Roll no. 170).
  • 2024-04-30Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2752-2754)
  • 2024-04-30POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3195, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2024-04-30The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2024-04-30Ms. McCollum moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2728)
  • 2024-04-30The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2024-04-30DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3195.
  • 2024-04-30Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2024-04-30Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2718-2728)
  • 2024-04-29Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1173 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2024-02-09Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 308.

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-02-09 (07)

Superior National Forest Restoration Act

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.

Cosponsors (13)

  • Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
  • Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
  • Ryan Zinke (R-MT)
  • Carlos Gimenez (R-FL)
  • Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
  • Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
  • Michael Lawler (R-NY)
  • Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
  • Tom Emmer (R-MN)
  • John Duarte (R-CA)
  • Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
  • Michelle Fischbach (R-MN)
  • Brad Finstad (R-MN)

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Department of the Interior
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Mining
  • Minnesota
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