Bill · H.R. 104· House(119-HR-104)
Protecting Arizona from Federal Land Grabs Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting Arizona from Federal Land Grabs Act," aims to amend title 54 of the United States Code. It specifically targets the extension or establishment of national monuments within the state of Arizona. Under this proposal, such actions would be prohibited unless there is express authorization from Congress. The bill seeks to change how section 320301 of title 54 is applied by adding "or Arizona" to specific locations mentioned alongside "Wyoming."
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The bill limits federal executive authority over land in Arizona by requiring congressional authorization.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
Reducing the establishment of national monuments may provide more local autonomy for rural communities.
Does this invest in rural communities?+2
Limiting monument establishment may allow for greater local control over land use in rural areas.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
The bill limits the ability of the executive branch to establish or extend national monuments in Arizona without congressional approval.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Congressional Oversight: By requiring express authorization from Congress, the bill ensures that the establishment or extension of national monuments in Arizona is not done without legislative approval (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of Monument Establishment: The bill prohibits the extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona unless Congress specifically authorizes it (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2Improves Environmental Protections-4
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona