VoterlyH.R. 3195: Superior National Forest Restoration Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from Minnesota · In committee
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-05-10
- Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors 13
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] introduced H.R. 3195. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 3195 do?
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 …
Who sponsored H.R. 3195?
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R) of Minnesota is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 3195?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 3195 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.