Hundreds oppose bills to limit presidential power on national monuments
More than 245 conservation, sporting, cultural heritage, and tribal groups are urging Congress to reject bills that would strip the president’s authority to designate national monuments under the Antiquities Act. The proposed legislation, led by Republican lawmakers, seeks to shift that power exclusively to Congress.
Opponents argue the law has safeguarded historic sites like the Grand Canyon and supports a $1.2 trillion outdoor economy. Tribal organizations, including the Eastern Shoshone Tribal Historic Preservation Office, emphasize its role in protecting Native lands and cultural heritage.
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