HB6869: To withdraw certain land within the San Bernardino National Forest in California from location, entry, and patent under mining laws, and for other purposes.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To withdraw certain land within the San Bernardino National Forest in California from location, entry, and patent under mining laws, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would prevent mining companies from staking claims or obtaining ownership of specific land parcels within California's San Bernardino National Forest. The withdrawal would apply to the mining laws that normally allow prospectors to locate mineral deposits and purchase federal land containing them. The affected land would remain federal property managed by the Forest Service rather than becoming privately owned through mining claims. The bill is currently in the introductory stage and has been referred to the relevant congressional for consideration.
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HB6869: To withdraw certain land within the San Bernardino National Forest in Californi…