US HB900 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 12-0)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Federal Lands Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015 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.

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Title

National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-03-16HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
2015-02-11HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2015-02-11HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB228 (Same As) 2015-01-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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