HR 4214 · 104th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

To amend the Antiquities Act to provide for the Congressional approval of the establishment of national monuments, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1996-09-26· Sponsored by Rep. Orton, Bill [D-UT-3]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(1996-09-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Antiquities Act of 1906 to require presidential proclamations declaring areas national monuments to be submitted to the Congress. Terminates proclamations not approved by the Congress by joint resolution within 180 calendar days of continuous congressional session after the date of issuance. Sets forth procedures for consideration of such joint resolutions.…

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