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Grand Staircase-Escalante: Overturning Federal Land Rules

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

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Key Points

Senator Lee introduced a proposal to cancel a set of federal rules that manage nearly 1.87 million acres of land in Utah. These rules, created by the Bureau of Land Management, decide how the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is protected and used.
If Congress passes this resolution and it becomes law, the current management plan would be erased. This would stop the government from using these specific rules to oversee activities like hiking, cattle grazing, and scientific research in the area.
This move is part of a larger debate over how much control the federal government should have over land in Western states. People who support this change often want more flexibility for local industries, while those who oppose it worry about losing protections for nature and history.

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Mar 4, 2026Senate

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

Mar 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Congressional Bill

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Bill NumberSJRES 109

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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