H.R. 817 — To amend the Antiquities Act of 1906 to place additional requirements on the establishment of national monuments under that Act, and for other purposes.

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Amends the Antiquities Act of 1906 to require, in addition to a presidential declaration, congressional approval prior to the establishment of a national monument.

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2011-02-18
Introduced in House
2011-02-18
Introduced in House
2011-02-18
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2011-02-24
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
2011-09-13
Subcommittee Hearings Held.

To amend the Antiquities Act of 1906 to place additional requirements on the establishment of national monuments under that Act, and for other purposes.

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