H.R. 521 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act
H.R. 521 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 16, 2025, sponsored by Celeste Maloy with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act This bill removes the president's authority to designate or expand national monuments and gives that authority to Congress instead.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Celeste Maloy (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (Jan 16, 2025)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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