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S. 472 (111th)

National Monuments Act of 2009

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Introduced

25 February 2009

Last action

25 February 2009 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

24 March 2026

Environment

Summary

National Monuments Act of 2009 - Requires the President to obtain congressional approval of proposed national monuments situated upon land owned or controlled by the federal government and certify compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 prior to declaring national monuments. Bars the Secretary of the Interior from implementing any restrictions on the public use of a national monument until the expiration of an appropriate review period providing for public input and congressional approval.

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Timeline

  1. 25 February 2009

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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