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HR 4121 106th Congress House

National Monument Accountability Act

Official title: To amend the Antiquities Act of 1906 regarding the establishment by the President of certain national monuments.

Introduced: March 29, 2000 Introduced by: Simpson, Michael K. Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources CommemorationsCongressCongressional oversightCongressional-Presidential relations
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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.
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 5, 2000
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Apr 5, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Mar 29, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 29, 2000
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 5, 2000

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
National Monument Accountability Act - Amends the Antiquities Act of 1906 to declare that no land may be designated as a national monument by the same President more than once. Provides that a proclamation of the President that results in the designation of such a monument shall cease to be effective two years after its issuance, unless the monument's designation is approved by Congress.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4121: National Monument Accountability Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-4121/
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H.R. 4121, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-4121/.
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