Stauber's First Bill of 118th Congress Fixes Outdated Mine Permitting Process
Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced the Permitting for Mining Needs (PERMIT-MN) Act as his first bill in the 118th Congress. This legislation would streamline the permitting process for mining projects nationwide to secure domestic mineral supply chains.
“Our country, including my northern Minnesota district, is blessed with vast mineral wealth that should supply many of our needs,” said Congressman Stauber. “Unfortunately, our current permitting process fails to deliver our resources because it is far too often abused by keep-it-in-the-ground activists who oppose mining solely on ideological grounds. My PERMIT-MN Act empowers our mining community nationwide to harvest our resources and secure our domestic supply chains. Our House Republican majority is serious about restoring American mineral dominance, and the PERMIT-MN Act is the tip of the spear. Let's pass this commonsense legislation and get shovels in the ground while protecting our environment. Our nation’s security depends on it.”
The Permitting for Mining Needs Act is supported by the National Association of Building Trades Unions, the American Exploration and Mining Association, the National Mining Association and the Uranium Producers of America.
The PERMIT-MN Act:
- Creates certainty for miners by setting time limits on reviews and qualifying mining projects for the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council Dashboard.
- Stops frivolous litigation by banning lawsuits filed well after the decision has been published.
- Cuts red tape by designating a lead agency and authorizing Memorandums of Understanding between sponsors and state and local governments.
Full text of the bill can be found here.