Bill · H.R. 978· House(119-HR-978)

Superior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025

Age: 60 years

Minnesota

Introduced: 2/5/2025
Last activity: 2/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Pete Stauber
Cosponsors: - 11 - 0

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Superior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025 aims to rescind Public Land Order 7917. It directs the Secretary to complete environmental and regulatory reviews for Mine Plans of Operations within a specific timeframe. The bill requires the reissuance of canceled mineral leases, preference right leases, and prospecting permits in the Superior National Forest. It also mandates the granting of specific preference right lease applications within five days of enactment. Additionally, the act allows for the issuance of permits for the use of surface lands related to these leases.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would business owners be better off under this?+7
The bill provides significant regulatory relief and long-term lease certainty for mining companies.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill facilitates mining activities by reinstating leases and expediting review processes, which supports industry employment.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The expansion of mining operations can provide economic activity and jobs to rural areas in Minnesota.

The opposite

Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-7
The bill removes the right to judicial review for the reissued leases and permits.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-6
The bill limits judicial review of issued leases and mandates accelerated environmental and regulatory reviews.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-5
The bill explicitly removes the ability for the public to seek judicial review of the issued leases and permits.