To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill amends federal law to require Congressional authorization for the President to establish or expand national monuments in Arizona, removing Presidential unilateral authority under the Antiquities Act for Arizona lands. It relies on exemptions and definition changes. The main policy areas are Energy, Public Lands, Environment, and Agriculture.
Who Benefits and How
Ranching and livestock grazing permit holders on Arizona federal lands could face reduced risk, Mining companies operating on federal lands in Arizona could face fewer barriers, and Oil and gas exploration companies on federal lands in Arizona could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Conservation and environmental advocacy organizations could face higher barriers and Federal land management agencies (Interior Dept, BLM, Forest Service) would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Amends federal law to require Congressional authorization for the President to establish or expand national monuments in Arizona, removing Presidential unilateral authority under the Antiquities Act for Arizona lands.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill amends federal law to require Congressional authorization for the President to establish or expand national monuments in Arizona, removing Presidential unilateral authority under the Antiquities Act for Arizona lands.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Public Lands, Environment, Agriculture
Primary Purpose
The bill amends federal law to require Congressional authorization for the President to establish or expand national monuments in Arizona, removing Presidential unilateral authority under the Antiquities Act for Arizona lands.
Policy Domains
Section 1 - Short Title
Identified Gains
- Ranching and livestock grazing permit holders on Arizona federal lands
- Mining companies operating on federal lands in Arizona
- Oil and gas exploration companies on federal lands in Arizona
- Real estate developers with interests in or near federal lands in Arizona
Identified Costs
- Conservation and environmental advocacy organizations
- Federal land management agencies (Interior Dept, BLM, Forest Service)
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Biggs of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was …
Stakeholder Effects
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Oil and gas exploration companies on federal lands in Arizona
Ranching and livestock grazing permit holders on Arizona federal lands
Real estate developers with interests in or near federal lands in Arizona
Conservation and environmental advocacy organizations
Federal land management agencies (Interior Dept, BLM, Forest Service)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "congress"
- → United States Congress
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States (via 54 USC 320301(a))
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest on federal land that may be proclaimed by the President under the Antiquities Act
No extension or establishment of national monuments in Wyoming may be undertaken except by express authorization of Congress (existing law being amended to add Arizona)
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