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H.Res.1251 / 117th Congress

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

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 116.

Official summary

Version 07 · Reported to House · Sep 28, 2022

This resolution directs the Department of Agriculture 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 in Minnesota and the composition of the Duluth Complex.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] · R–MN

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  • Natural Resources Committee
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    1. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 116.

    2. Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-499.

    3. Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-499.

    4. Ordered to be Reported Adversely (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.

    5. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    6. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.

    7. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    8. Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

    9. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    10. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    11. Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

    12. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    13. Introduced in House

    14. Introduced in House

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