Save Oak Flat: Blocking Foreign Copper Mining and Protecting Arizona's Water Resources.
This bill aims to repeal the law that mandated the transfer of the public land known as Oak Flat to the foreign-controlled Resolution Copper company for mining. If passed, it would protect a sacred Native American site and prevent the depletion and contamination of billions of gallons of groundwater crucial for drought-stricken Arizona residents. The legislation also seeks to enhance national security by preventing the export of critical US resources to entities linked to the People's Republic of China.
Key points
Stops the mandated transfer of Oak Flat (a sacred site and historic district) to a foreign-owned mining corporation.
Protects Arizona's water supply by preventing the consumption of over 250 billion gallons of groundwater and the creation of a massive toxic waste dump.
Withdraws Oak Flat from all future mining, leasing, and disposal under public land laws, ensuring its permanent protection.
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