Not only would H.R. 978 reverse the 20-year mineral withdrawal announced by the Department of the Interior in January of 2023, it would also reinstate leases to Twin Metals, extend mining prospecting permits and additional leases, approve mine plans on an accelerated timeline, and forbid judicial review of leases and prospecting permits. These actions would have severe and irreversible consequences for the Boundary Waters and surrounding regions. This legislation sets a perilous precedent for our treasured wild places.