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title: "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."
identifier: "117-HRES-1252"
congress: 117
bill_number: 1252
bill_type: "HRES"
version_code: "rh"
version_type: "Reported in House"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/117/bills/hres/1252"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/1252"
other_versions:
  - { code: "ih", type: "Introduced in House", date: "2022-07-22", url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/117/bills/hres/1252/text.md?version=ih" }
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T04:46:19.682Z"
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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.