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Protecting Oak Flat: Revoking Land Transfer to Mining Company

This act aims to protect the sacred Oak Flat site, vital to Native American tribes, by revoking a previous authorization for its transfer to a mining company. This change prevents the destruction of cultural areas and water contamination, directly impacting the rights and environment of local communities.
Key points
Revokes the transfer of Oak Flat land to Resolution Copper, safeguarding sacred Native American sites.
Prevents the destruction of cultural areas and contamination of water resources, impacting local communities' health and traditions.
Withdraws Oak Flat from mining and public land disposal laws, ensuring its long-term protection.
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Additional Information
Save Oak Flat Act
Print number: HR 1884
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Process start date: 2021-03-12