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Chaco Heritage Protection: Federal Land Oil and Gas Withdrawal

This act aims to protect culturally and historically significant lands around the Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico. It restricts new oil and gas drilling and extraction on federal lands in this area, safeguarding the environment, cultural heritage, and the quality of life for local communities, including Native American tribes. For citizens, this means preserving unique historical and natural sites.
Key points
Prohibits new oil and gas leases on specific federal lands surrounding Chaco Culture Park.
Automatically terminates existing, non-producing leases in these areas.
Protects important archaeological, sacred, and historical sites, including those used by Native American tribes.
Allows for the conveyance of federal land to Native American tribes for resource management.
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Print number: 118_HR_3062
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
Process start date: 2023-05-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3062.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits new oil and gas leases on specific federal lands surrounding Chaco Culture Park.
  • Automatically terminates existing, non-producing leases in these areas.
  • Protects important archaeological, sacred, and historical sites, including those used by Native American tribes.
  • Allows for the conveyance of federal land to Native American tribes for resource management.
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 Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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