HR 104
Protecting Arizona from Federal Land Grabs Act
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Bill overview
This bill, titled the Protecting Arizona from Federal Land Grabs Act, aims to restrict the federal government’s ability to create new national monuments or expand existing ones within the state of Arizona. Specifically, it modifies a section of existing law to explicitly require congressional authorization before any new monument can be established or extended in Arizona. The bill seeks to protect Arizona’s land ownership from further federal action.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the establishment of new national monuments in Arizona.
- Prevents the expansion of existing national monuments in Arizona.
- Requires congressional authorization for any new or expanded monument in Arizona.
- Targets a specific section of the United States Code (Title 54, Section 320301).
Who is affected
- The federal government
- Arizona residents
- Landowners in Arizona
- National Park Service
- Potential future monument designation areas in Arizona
Notable changes
- Adds Arizona to a list of states requiring congressional approval for national monument designation.
- Creates a specific requirement for congressional authorization for monument expansion.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 104
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
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.
This Act may be cited as the Protecting Arizona from Federal Land Grabs Act
.
Subsection (d) of section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended—
by inserting or Arizona
after Wyoming
; and
by inserting or Arizona
after Wyoming
.