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On the recordSeptember 21, 2016
This threat is exactly why I have introduced S. 3317 which would prohibit the further extension or establishment of national monuments in the State of Utah, except by express authorization of Congress.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

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Lee introduced a bill to restrict national monument designations in Utah.

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