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HR 4122 105th Congress House

American Natural Resources and Taxpayer Protection Act of 1998

Official title: To prohibit the United States government from entering into certain agreements or arrangements related to public lands without the express prior approval of Congress.

Introduced: June 23, 1998 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 29, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Jun 23, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jun 23, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 29, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Natural Resources and Taxpayer Protection Act of 1998 - Prohibits any Government department, agency, or instrumentality from entering any financial agreement or arrangement related to public lands or natural resources of the United States with any foreign person without the express prior approval of the Congress by law. Requires any such proposed agreement or arrangement to be submitted to the Congress and the Congressional Budget Office, which shall submit to the Congress an estimate of the value of the lands or resources involved.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jun 23, 1998
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jun 23, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4122: American Natural Resources and Taxpayer Protection Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4122/
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