Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act

Senate Bill 3127 - Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3127 Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3127

Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act

This bill withdraws 1,006,545 acres of federal lands in Arizona, including any land or interest in land acquired by the United States after enactment of this bill, from

entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws and mineral materials laws.

The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements.

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Current Status of Bill S 3127

Bill S 3127 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill S 3127 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 19, 2019. Bill S 3127's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of December 19, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3127

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3127

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Arizona

- Congressional oversight

- Geography and mapping

- Government studies and investigations

- Land use and conservation

- Mining

- Nuclear power

- Nuclear weapons

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3127

Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act

A bill to protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes.