Bill · H.R. 2645· House(119-HR-2645)
Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act," aims to amend the existing Antiquities Act. The primary purpose is to increase congressional oversight regarding the designation of national monuments. It introduces specific time limits on the effectiveness of a monument's establishment or a land reservation. If these designations are not extended or modified by statute, they will expire after a set period. Additionally, the bill places restrictions on future monument designations for land that expires under these terms.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The reduction in permanent land designations may open more land for commercial/industrial use.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill increases congressional oversight and requires statutory action to maintain monument status.
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
Easier access to land and more predictable land use might benefit agricultural interests.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-6
The bill curtails the permanence of national monument designations, potentially weakening long-term land protection.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?-5
The potential loss of protected lands may negatively impact tribes with traditional land interests.
Does this give the federal government more power?-5
The bill limits executive branch authority to establish permanent national monuments through the Antiquities Act.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Congressional Oversight: The bill seeks to increase oversight with respect to the designation of national monuments (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Temporary Monument Status: Under the new limitations, a national monument or land reservation may only be effective until six months after its establishment or until the last day of the current Congress, unless it is extended or modified by statute (Section 2, subsection (c)(1)).
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Restrictions on Future Designations: If a monument or land reservation is not extended or modified during its effective period, or is rejected by statute, that land cannot be included in a new national monument or reservation for 25 years (Section 2, subsection (c)(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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-6Reduces Carbon Emissions-4Improves Public Land Management-3Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Farmers+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Native Americans-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power-5
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Cliff BentzRepublican · Oregon
Dan NewhouseRepublican · Washington