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National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act of 2011

Introduced: February 17, 2011 Introduced by: Crapo, Mike Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act of 2011 - Amends the Antiquities Act of 1906 to require land reserved as part of a national monument to be confined to the smallest area necessary to ensure the proper care and management of the objects to be protected by the monument.

Sets forth requirements for the designation of national monuments under the Act.

What's happening now February 17, 2011

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 407: National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act of 2011. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-S-407/
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