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Introduced
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
In Committee
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act of 2017 This bill requires the President, before a national monument can be designated on public land, to obtain congressional approval, certify compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and determine that the state in which the monument is to be located has enacted legislation approving its designation. The Department of the Interior may not implement restrictions on the public use of a national monument until the expiration of an appropriate review period providing for public input and congressional approval.
AI Summary
This bill, the National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act of 2017, requires the President to obtain congressional approval, certify compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and determine that the state where the proposed national monument is located has approved the designation before designating a new national monument on public land. Additionally, the Department of the Interior cannot implement restrictions on public use of a national monument until an appropriate review period for public input and congressional approval has expired.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Mike Crapo (R)*,
Michael Enzi (R),
Orrin Hatch (R),
James Inhofe (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 01/12/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/132/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s132/BILLS-115s132is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s132/BILLS-115s132is.pdf.pdf |
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