S 1296 · 93th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Grand Canyon National Park Enlargement Act

Introduced 1973-03-20· Sponsored by Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Latest: Public law 93-620.(1975-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Grand Canyon National Park Enlargement Act - Provides for the recognition of the entire Grand Canyon as a natural feature of national and international significance. Prohibits the transfer of any lands held in trust for any Indian Tribe. Establishes the Grand Canyon Zone of Influence which gives the Secretary of the Interior the authority to coordinate a protective management program for those lands adjacent to the Grand Canyon or affecting the environment of the Grand Canyon. Institutes programs for the recreational, historical and cultural development of the area, and authorizes cooperative agreements between the States, Indian Tribes, and the Federal Government for the regulation of the area. Provides for the Administration of wilderness land under the Wilderness Act. Authorizes those sums as are necessary for the carrying out of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

7 Democrats13 Republicans