H.R. 1207 (106th): American Natural Resources and Taxpayer Protection Act of 1999

Introduced:
Mar 18, 1999 (106th Congress, 1999–2000)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bruce Vento [D-MN4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 18, 1999, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 18, 1999
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (3D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Natural Resources

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Full Title

To prohibit the United States Government from entering into certain agreements or arrangements related to public lands without the express prior approval of Congress.

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Last updated Mar 18, 1999.
3 pages

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3/18/1999--Introduced.
American Natural Resources and Taxpayer Protection Act of 1999 - Prohibits any Government department, agency, or instrumentality from entering any financial agreement or arrangement related to public lands or natural resources of the United States with any foreign person without the express prior approval of the Congress by law. Requires any such proposed agreement or arrangement to be submitted to the Congress and the Congressional Budget Office, which shall submit to the Congress an estimate of the value of the lands or resources involved.

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