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H.R. 3905 (115th)

Minnesota's Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act

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Introduced

2 October 2017

Last action

1 December 2017 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Lewis, Jason [R-MN-2], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

24 March 2026

Environment

Summary

Minnesota's Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act This bill declares that minerals with the National Forest System (NFS) lands in Minnesota shall not be subject to withdrawal from disposition under U.S. mineral and geothermal leasing laws unless such withdrawal is approved by an Act of Congress. The bill prohibits any extension or establishment of national monuments on NFS lands in Minnesota except by express authorization of Congress. The bill declares that certain mineral leases issued within the exterior boundaries of NFS lands in Minnesota are indeterminate preference right leases that shall be: (1) issued for an initial 20-year period; and, (2) after such period, shall be renewable for 10-year periods if the lessee has complied with the terms and conditions of the lease during the 20-year period and on the condition that, at the end of each 10-year renewal period, Interior may readjust lease terms and conditions to encourage production or to address changing conditions within the lease area. Interior may: (1) suspend operations under a lease when the lease can only be operated at a loss due to market conditions or when operations are interrupted by strikes; and (2) issue permits for the use of surface lands subject to, but not included in, the lease for the exploration, development, and use of the deposits covered by the lease. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 shall apply to all such mineral leases.

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Timeline

  1. 2 October 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 October 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 October 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 October 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 November 2017

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 November 2017

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  7. 8 November 2017

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 8 November 2017

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 November 2017

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 21 November 2017

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-422.

    Source: Committee

  11. 21 November 2017

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-422.

    Source: Committee

  12. 28 November 2017

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 631 Reported to House. The rules provides 1 hour of general debate on both bills. For H.R. 3017, the bill is closed to amendments. For H.R. 3905, the rule provides for a specified amendment. The rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill.

    Source: Floor

  13. 29 November 2017

    Floor

    The rules provides 1 hour of general debate on both bills. For H.R. 3017, the bill is closed to amendments. For H.R. 3905, the rule provides for a specified amendment. The rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill.

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 November 2017

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  15. 29 November 2017

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 631. (consideration: CR H9498-9512; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H9498-9499)

    Source: Floor

  16. 29 November 2017

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 631 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  17. 30 November 2017

    Floor

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the House resumed with further consideration of H.R. 3905. (consideration: CR H9535-9536)

    Source: Floor

  18. 30 November 2017

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 30 November 2017

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 643).

    Source: Floor

  20. 30 November 2017

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 643).

    Source: Floor

  21. 1 December 2017

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

30 November 2017 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 216 · No 204 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 13

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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