S 104 · 113th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

National Monuments Act of 2011

Introduced 2013-01-23· Sponsored by Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(2013-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Monuments Act of 2011- Requires the President to obtain congressional approval of proposed national monuments situated upon land owned or controlled by the federal government and certify compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 prior to declaring national monuments. Bars the Secretary of the Interior from implementing any 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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Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans