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Introduced
12/19/2019
12/19/2019
In Committee
12/19/2019
12/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. This bill withdraws 1,006,545 acres of federal lands in Arizona, including any land or interest in land acquired by the United States after enactment of this bill, from entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws and mineral materials laws. The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements.
AI Summary
This bill, the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act, withdraws approximately 1,006,545 acres of federal land in the state of Arizona from entry, appropriation, and disposal under public land laws, mining laws, and mineral and geothermal leasing laws. This is to protect the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region for current and future generations. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the United States' uranium stockpiles and their ability to meet future national security requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 12/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3127/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3127/BILLS-116s3127is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3127/BILLS-116s3127is.pdf.pdf |
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