House Bill 2284
115th Congress(2017-2018)
National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 2, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2284
Congress
115
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act
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.
May 2, 2017
05/11/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
05/02/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
05/02/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:51 PM