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H.R. 1492 (116th): Yucca House National Monument Expansion Act

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The text of the bill below is as of Feb 26, 2020 (Passed the House).

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116th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 1492

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

AN ACT

To update the map of, and modify the maximum acreage available for inclusion in, the Yucca House National Monument.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Yucca House National Monument Expansion Act.

2.

Definitions

In this Act:

(1)

National monument

The term National Monument means the Yucca House National Monument in Cortez, Colorado, established by Presidential Proclamation 1549.

(2)

Map

The term map means the map entitled Yucca House National Monument Proposed Boundary Addition, numbered 318/105,085A, and dated February 27, 2019.

(3)

Secretary

The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.

3.

Yucca House National Monument land acquisition

(a)

Acquisition

The Secretary may acquire by donation the approximately 160 acres of land and any interests in the land that is identified on the map.

(b)

Boundary

On the acquisition of the land authorized under subsection (a), the Secretary shall adjust the boundaries of the National Monument to include the acquired land.

(c)

Administration

The land and any interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the National Monument.

Passed the House of Representatives February 26, 2020.

Cheryl L. Johnson,

Clerk.