S 2461
Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2019, would permanently protect a significant area within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska by designating approximately 1.56 million acres as wilderness. This area, known as the Coastal Plain, is included in the National Wilderness Preservation System, which aims to preserve natural landscapes. The designation would limit development and resource extraction activities in this region, safeguarding its unique ecosystem and wildlife.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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