Great Bend of the Gila National Monument Establishment Act

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would permanently change land-use regulations for nearly 377,000 acres in Arizona by withdrawing the area from new mining and mineral leasing, while establishing a formal co-stewardship role for interested Indian Tribes in federal land management.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Indian Tribes

Tribes with historical or cultural connections gain a formal role in management through the Tribal Commission and potential self-determination contracts.

Grazing permit holders

Existing grazing leases and permits remain valid and may be renewed or assigned.

Mining and mineral companies

The land is withdrawn from future mining, mineral, and geothermal leasing, subject to valid existing rights.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes the creation of the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument in Arizona, covering approximately 376,963 acres of Bureau of Land Management land. It mandates a management plan that incorporates Tribal expertise and protects cultural sites while maintaining existing rights for grazing, water, and utility infrastructure.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this bill affect existing grazing or water rights?

No. The bill explicitly states that it does not prohibit existing grazing leases or permits, nor does it affect existing water rights or allocations.

Can I still drive through the area?

The bill prohibits new road construction and restricts motor vehicle use in designated 'Proposed Resource Protection Areas,' but allows for necessary administrative and emergency access.

What is the role of the Tribal Commission?

The Commission will provide guidance and recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior regarding the management plan and policies for the monument.

Why It Matters

The bill would permanently change land-use regulations for nearly 377,000 acres in Arizona by withdrawing the area from new mining and mineral leasing, while establishing a formal co-stewardship role for interested Indian Tribes in federal land management.

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Tribal Co-Stewardship Model

The bill mandates a formal Tribal Commission and allows for self-determination contracts, signaling a shift toward deeper integration of Tribal expertise in federal land management.

Tribal Commission Secretary of the Interior

Connected Entities

organizationIndian Tribe“Relevant to the definition of 'Interested Indian Tribe'”Map →

personCarson“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

personBlumenauer“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

personStansbury“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

personHuffman“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

bill_numberNative American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act“Governs the handling of Native American remains”Map →

personTitus“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

bill_numberGreat Bend of the Gila National Monument“The monument being established”Map →

bill_numberFederally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act“Defines the list of recognized tribes”Map →

personGrijalva“Representative introducing the bill”Map →

bill_numberAmerican Indian Religious Freedom Act“Protects religious freedom for Native Americans”Map →

organizationBureau of Land Management“Administers the land within the National Monument”Map →

personNeguse“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationSecretary of the Interior“Responsible for managing the National Monument”Map →

organizationTribal Commission“Responsible for advising on management of the monument”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance85
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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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Buzz25
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