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H.R. 4518 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Bears Ears National Monument Expansion Act

H.R. 4518 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Dec 1, 2017, sponsored by Ruben Gallego with 127 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Dec 1, 2017
Co-sponsors
127
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources

What it does

Bears Ears National Monument Expansion Act This bill expands the boundaries of the Bear Ears National Monument in Utah. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture USDA shall administer the lands under their jurisdictions within the expanded boundaries: (1) as part of the monument; and (2) in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 9558, dated December 28, 2016, which provided for establishment of the mo…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 127 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedDec 1, 2017
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. (Dec 7, 2017)

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