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Ending Presidential Power Over National Monuments: Congress Decides

This bill changes the rules for creating and expanding national monuments. From now on, only Congress, not the president, will be able to decide on their establishment. This means greater citizen control through their representatives in Congress over the designation of public lands.
Key points
The President loses the sole ability to create new national monuments or expand existing ones.
Decisions on national monuments will be made by Congress, increasing citizen influence through their elected representatives.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_220
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_220.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President loses the sole ability to create new national monuments or expand existing ones.
  • Decisions on national monuments will be made by Congress, increasing citizen influence through their elected representatives.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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