Mining and critical mineral issues will be prominent in both the House and Senate this week as committees plan hearings on legislation and to question administration witnesses.
The Senate may also vote on a resolution to undo former President Joe Biden’s ban on new mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced H.J. Res 140 under the Congressional Review Act, which allows lawmakers to repeal certain administration actions by simple majority. The resolution passed the House last month, mostly along party lines.
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Opponents — including Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and hunting groups — are now looking to sway enough Republican senators to block the measure. It’s unclear whether they will succeed.
