Hearing on the Save Oak Flat Act (H.R. 1884)
January 1, 2022
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The Frame
The bill seeks to repeal a previous federal mandate to transfer Oak Flat federal land to a private mining company, which would directly impact the future of copper mining operations and the preservation of land considered sacred by several Indigenous tribes.
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Indigenous Tribes (e.g., San Carlos Apache, Navajo Nation)
The tribes consider the Oak Flat area sacred and are seeking to prevent its transfer and subsequent mining development.
Resolution Copper
The company is the intended recipient of the land transfer for the purpose of developing a copper mine.
Town of Superior, Arizona
The town's local economy and infrastructure are linked to the potential development of the mining project.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 13, 2021, by the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
- H.R. 1884 aims to repeal the land transfer provision of the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013.
- The proposed land transfer involves federal land in the Tonto National Forest, known as Oak Flat, to Resolution Copper.
- Tribal leaders testified regarding the cultural and religious significance of the Oak Flat area to Indigenous communities.
- Local government officials and labor representatives submitted testimony regarding the potential economic impact of the mining project on the region.
- The committee received numerous letters and statements for the record from various stakeholders, including the Navajo Nation, the San Carlos Apache Tribe, and local Arizona economic development groups.
Why It Matters
The bill seeks to repeal a previous federal mandate to transfer Oak Flat federal land to a private mining company, which would directly impact the future of copper mining operations and the preservation of land considered sacred by several Indigenous tribes.
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Legislative Reversal
H.R. 1884 represents a direct attempt to reverse a specific land transfer mandate established by a previous Congress in 2013.
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