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Grand Canyon Protection: Mining Ban and Uranium Stockpile Study

This act aims to protect the Grand Canyon area in Arizona by prohibiting new mining activities on over a million acres of federal land. Additionally, it mandates a study of domestic uranium stockpiles to assess their sufficiency for national security needs. For citizens, this means enhanced environmental protection and cultural heritage preservation in the region, along with an analysis of the nation's strategic resources.
Key points
New mining ban: Over one million acres of federal land around the Grand Canyon will be withdrawn from mineral exploration and mining, including uranium, protecting the unique ecosystem.
Environmental and heritage protection: The goal is to safeguard the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region for current and future generations.
Uranium stockpile study: A study will be conducted to assess whether the United States has sufficient uranium stockpiles to meet national security requirements.
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Print number: 117_S_387
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Grand Canyon Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_387.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New mining ban: Over one million acres of federal land around the Grand Canyon will be withdrawn from mineral exploration and mining, including uranium, protecting the unique ecosystem.
  • Environmental and heritage protection: The goal is to safeguard the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region for current and future generations.
  • Uranium stockpile study: A study will be conducted to assess whether the United States has sufficient uranium stockpiles to meet national security requirements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Failed to report favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Environment Security