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Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit, respectively, certain documents and other information to the House of Representatives relating to the executive order on the review of designations under the Antiquities Act.

4/7/2025, 3:42 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 555

Bill 115 H.Res. 555 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that requests the President and directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide certain documents and information to the House of Representatives regarding the executive order on the review of designations under the Antiquities Act.

The Antiquities Act, passed in 1906, gives the President the authority to designate national monuments to protect significant natural, cultural, or scientific features. In April 2017, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretary of the Interior to review certain national monument designations made since 1996.

This resolution, introduced by members of the House of Representatives, seeks to obtain documents and information related to this executive order. The goal is to ensure transparency and accountability in the decision-making process surrounding the review of national monument designations. The resolution emphasizes the importance of preserving and protecting our nation's natural and cultural heritage, while also recognizing the need for a thorough and transparent review process. By requesting these documents and information, Congress aims to better understand the rationale behind the executive order and its potential impact on national monuments designated under the Antiquities Act. Overall, Bill 115 H.Res. 555 highlights the ongoing debate and scrutiny surrounding the review of national monument designations and underscores the importance of congressional oversight in matters related to public lands and conservation efforts.

Current Status of Bill HRES 555

Bill HRES 555 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 4, 2017. Bill HRES 555 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on October 4, 2017.  Bill HRES 555's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 93. as of October 23, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 555

Total Number of Sponsors
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Democrat Sponsors
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Republican Sponsors
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Unaffiliated Sponsors
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Total Number of Cosponsors
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Democrat Cosponsors
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Republican Cosponsors
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Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 555

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

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Creed Rowland

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8 months ago

I don't see why they need to waste time on this. It's just a bunch of paperwork and documents that won't change anything. Why can't they focus on more important issues instead of digging into this? How will this actually make a difference in the long run? #confused