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Arctic Refuge Protection Act

1/30/2024, 8:15 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 724

Arctic Refuge Protection Act

This bill repeals the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas program.

The bill designates approximately 1,559,538 acres of land within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Current Status of Bill HR 724

Bill HR 724 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill HR 724 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2023.  Bill HR 724's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of February 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 724

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
76
Democrat Cosponsors
75
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 724

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Alaska
- Arctic and polar regions
- Oil and gas
- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 724

Arctic Refuge Protection Act
Arctic Refuge Protection Act
To amend Public Law 115-97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) to repeal the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas program, and to preserve the Arctic coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, as wilderness in recognition of its extraordinary natural ecosystems and for the permanent good of present and future generations of Americans.

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