Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act

H.R. 6391, Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Implementation of P.L. 118-155, Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 Discussions regarding a Federal Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) P.L. 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provisions pertaining to natural resources S. 544, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (all sections of full text) Monitored discussions on permitting reform Monitored H.R. 3838, Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Monitored S. 2741 / H.R. 3713, Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored discussions relating to critical minerals

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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

OAK FLAT CONTINUED SUPPORT: NAC joined sign-on expressing ongoing support for H.R. 6391, Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act filed in Congress in December 2025. While there is not a high chance of passage in the current Congress, it is important for our community to once again show our support for protecting Oak Flat, a sacred ground for Native Americans vulnerable to mining efforts. SUPPORT FOR OAK FLAT: The bill previously submitted to protect Oak Flat (H.R. 6391) suffered a recent significant defeat. The injunction that was preventing the transfer of 2,400+ acres at the heart of Oak Flat was lifted by the court, and the Administration transferred the land almost immediately. Because the transfer has now occurred, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act is no longer viable. However, Rep. Grijalva filed a new bill, "Preserve the Traditional Cultural Place Chichil Biłdagoteel Historic District Act" (H.R. 7957). It aims to preserve the parts of Oak Flat that remain part of Tonto National Forest. This bill is important. There will be a need to build roads, electricity supply lines, install pipes to remove the toxic slug that the mine will produce, etc. in order to open and operate. San Carlos and other Western Apache peoples remain grateful for their religious and other allies in the effort to protect this sacred land.

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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. 6391, Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Implementation of P.L. 118-155, Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 Discussions regarding a Federal Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) P.L. 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provisions pertaining to natural resources S. 544, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (all sections of full text) Monitored discussions on permitting reform Monitored H.R. 3838, Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Monitored S. 2741 / H.R. 3713, Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored discussions relating to critical minerals

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE