S 282
Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill would permanently protect a significant portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska by designating approximately 1.56 million acres as wilderness. It achieves this by amending existing law to include this area within the National Wilderness Preservation System, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The designation aims to safeguard the area’s unique natural resources and ecological values. This action would limit development and resource extraction within the designated area.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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