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H.R. 3905: Minnesota’s Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act

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Source: Republican Policy Committee

H.R. 3905 would require Congressional approval for mineral withdrawal and monument designation in National Forest System lands in the Minnesota. The bill would also allow for the renewal of mineral leases in the area and would ensure that future leases remain valid and renewed, consistent with current law. Finally, the bill excludes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from these provisions and requires environmental review of any leases issued under the bill.

In January of 2017 the Obama Administration proposed a federal mineral withdrawal of National Forest System lands ...

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Tom Emmer

Sponsor. Representative for Minnesota's 6th congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Dec 1, 2017
Length: 5 pages
Introduced:

Oct 2, 2017

Status:

Passed House (Senate next) on Nov 30, 2017

This bill passed in the House on November 30, 2017 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.

Prognosis:

4% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

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Institute for Spending Reform: SpendingTracker.org estimates new spending due to H.R. 3905 will be negligible.

History

Oct 2, 2017
 
Introduced

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Nov 7, 2017
 
Considered by House Committee on Natural Resources

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Nov 8, 2017
 
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Nov 21, 2017
 
Reported by House Committee on Natural Resources

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Nov 30, 2017
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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H.R. 3905 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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