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RepublicanBill · H.R. 521· House(119-HR-521)

Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act

Rep. Maloy
Age: 45 years
Utah
Introduced
1/16/2025
Last activity
1/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Celeste Maloy
Cosponsors
Republican - 15Democrat - 0
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act." It seeks to change how national monuments are created or expanded. Under this proposal, the authority to establish or extend a national monument would be reserved for Congress. It specifically amends section 320301 of title 54, United States Code. The goal is to require express authorization from Congress for these actions.

Yes

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3

    The bill reduces the unilateral power of the President, shifting authority to the legislative branch.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2

    The bill shifts the authority to manage public land through national monuments from the executive branch to Congress.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2

    By requiring Congressional approval for monuments, the bill may reduce sudden federal land protections that can impact local land use in rural areas.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5

    The bill limits the ability to create or extend national monuments through presidential action, which may reduce the expansion of protected lands.