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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5393IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 16, 2025Mr. Gosar (for himself and Mr. Crane) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo nullify Presidential Proclamation 7320 and restrict the designation of national monuments in southern Arizona.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Southern Arizona Protection Act.

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Restriction on use of antiquities act in certain areas in Arizona

(a)

Nullification of Presidential Proclamation

Presidential Proclamation 7320 of June 9, 2000 (65 Fed. Reg. 37259, relating to the establishment of the Ironwood Forest National Monument), shall have no force of effect. (b)

Restriction on future monument designations

No extension or establishment of national monuments within the area generally depicted as Ironwood Forest National Monument on the map titled Ironwood Forest National Monument and dated June 12, 2000, may be undertaken except by express authorization of Congress.