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Limiting National Monument Designations: Increased Congressional Oversight

This bill changes how national monuments are designated, giving Congress more control. This means decisions to protect large land areas will require quicker Congressional approval, potentially affecting access to or protection of certain recreational lands.
Key points
New national monuments will be temporary, lasting only 6 months or until the end of the current Congressional session, unless Congress permanently approves them.
If Congress does not approve a monument, that land cannot be designated as a national monument again for 25 years.
The changes aim to increase the influence of citizens' representatives in Congress over decisions concerning large public land areas.
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Print number: 118_HR_5499
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Process start date: 2023-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5499.

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 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New national monuments will be temporary, lasting only 6 months or until the end of the current Congressional session, unless Congress permanently approves them.
  • If Congress does not approve a monument, that land cannot be designated as a national monument again for 25 years.
  • The changes aim to increase the influence of citizens' representatives in Congress over decisions concerning large public land areas.
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. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

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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