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[H. Res. 1252 Reported in House (RH)]

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                                                 House Calendar No. 117
117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1252

                          [Report No. 117-500]

Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain 
   documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral 
            withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 22, 2022

 Mr. Stauber submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Natural Resources

                           September 28, 2022

 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, 
                       and ordered to be printed
[Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed 
                               in italic]

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain 
   documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral 
            withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.

    Resolved, That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to 
transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after 
the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, 
memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of 
any such communication, that refers or relates to the mineral 
withdrawal within the Superior National Forest and composition of the 
Duluth Complex, including the following:
            (1) All documents and communications relating to the 
        minerals found within the Duluth complex, including but not 
        limited to any reference to--
                    (A) the amount of copper or recognized critical 
                minerals found; and
                    (B) minerals needed for infrastructure, renewable 
                energy, or electric vehicle production.
            (2) All documents and communications referring or relating 
        to initiating the mineral withdrawal process within Superior 
        National Forest.
            (3) All documents and communications relating to the impact 
        of the mineral withdrawal on Twin Metals operation, including 
        but not limited to any reference to--
                    (A) preventing production of minerals;
                    (B) union project labor agreements; and
                    (C) the loss of economic benefits at the State and 
                local level.
            (4) All documents and communications referring or relating 
        to the analysis of Twin Metal's mining operation plan.
            (5) All documents and communications relating to the impact 
        of the two-year pause on mineral activity in Superior National 
        Forest while the mineral withdrawal application is considered, 
        including but not limited to any reference to--
                    (A) national security implications;
                    (B) mineral supply chain stability implications;
                    (C) increased dependence on foreign minerals; and
                    (D) the economic losses at the State and local 
                level.
            (6) Any meeting or communication that occurred between 
        Secretary Debra Haaland, or her representative, and 
        environmental advocacy groups referring or relating to the 
        mineral withdrawal application in Superior National Forest.
                                                 House Calendar No. 117

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                              H. RES. 1252

                          [Report No. 117-500]

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                               RESOLUTION

Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain 
   documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral 
            withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.

_______________________________________________________________________

                           September 28, 2022

 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, 
                       and ordered to be printed