Contact Congress about H.R. 521: Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act

Presidents could no longer create or expand national monuments on their own. Congress would have to pass a law first. Existing national monuments would not change under this bill.

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Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Latest action on H.R. 521: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups tied to federal public lands. That includes nearby communities, tribes, land users, conservation groups, and federal land agencies. It could change how quickly future monument decisions happen and who must approve them.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would make future national monuments harder to create quickly. Presidents have long used the Antiquities Act to protect federal land with natural, cultural, historic, or scientific value. This bill would make Congress approve those choices through the regular lawmaking process. That could bring more debate, but it could also slow or block protections when Congress is divided.

Key provisions in H.R. 521

• The bill rewrites the main national monuments law. That law section, 54 U.S.C. 320301, is part of the Antiquities Act.
• The President could no longer create or expand a national monument alone. This applies to monuments on federal land.
• Congress would have to clearly approve any new national monument. It would do that by passing a law with express authorization, meaning direct permission.
• Congress would also have to approve any expansion of an existing monument. That includes changes that make its borders larger.
• Existing national monuments would stay as they are under this bill. The bill does not change how they were created or their current status.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 521

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Questions people ask about H.R. 521

What is H.R. 521?

Presidents could no longer create or expand national monuments on their own. Congress would have to pass a law first. Existing national monuments would not change under this bill.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 521?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 521?

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