Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act

# Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (HR 6391) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to protect Oak Flat, a sacred site and recreational area in Arizona, from copper mining development. If passed, it would prevent a proposed copper mine project in the area and preserve the land for public use. The bill directly targets a mining operation that has been the subject of significant controversy between mining companies, Native American tribes, environmental groups, and local communities. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily impacts Arizona residents and the local communities near Oak Flat, as well as Native American tribes—particularly the Apache—who consider the area sacred.

It would also affect mining interests seeking to develop copper resources there. The broader public has an interest since it concerns use of public lands and environmental preservation. **Current Status:** HR 6391 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It would need to advance through the legislative process to become law.