Earl Blumenauer actually said...

The 1906 Antiquities Act has served our nation well for almost a century. It has led to the preservation of the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, ...

I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1487, the Public Participation in the Declaration of National Monuments Act.

These sites have great environmental importance, they add to our nation's heritage, and through tourism they are an important part of local ...

As amended this bill will increase input from local communities while preserving important national landmarks.