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Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act

USA119th CongressHR-2645| House 
| Updated: 4/3/2025
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
Dan Newhouse (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Antiquities Act to significantly increase congressional oversight over the designation of national monuments by the President. It introduces a critical limitation, making such designations effective only until the earlier of six months after establishment or the last day of the current Congress , unless extended by statute. This means presidential monument designations would no longer be permanent without legislative approval, requiring Congress to act for their continuation. Furthermore, if a designation is not extended or is rejected by statute, the specific land or property involved would be subject to a 25-year moratorium , prohibiting its inclusion in any future national monument designation under the Act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5499
Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5499
    Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act


  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act

USA119th CongressHR-2645| House 
| Updated: 4/3/2025
This bill proposes to amend the Antiquities Act to significantly increase congressional oversight over the designation of national monuments by the President. It introduces a critical limitation, making such designations effective only until the earlier of six months after establishment or the last day of the current Congress , unless extended by statute. This means presidential monument designations would no longer be permanent without legislative approval, requiring Congress to act for their continuation. Furthermore, if a designation is not extended or is rejected by statute, the specific land or property involved would be subject to a 25-year moratorium , prohibiting its inclusion in any future national monument designation under the Act.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5499
Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5499
    Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act


  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
Dan Newhouse (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted