US SB132 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 7-0)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Pending: Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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.

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Title

National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act of 2017

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-01-12SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Same As/Similar To

HB2284 (Related) 2017-05-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
SB33 (Related) 2017-01-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Bill Comments

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