H.R. 5279: THE DON-ument Act

This bill, known as the DON-ument Act, aims to establish a new national monument called the Southern Border Wall National Monument. Here are the key components of the bill:

Establishment of National Monument

The bill establishes the Southern Border Wall National Monument in the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The purpose of this monument is to protect sections of the southern border wall from being altered.

Area Included

The national monument will cover approximately 289,920 acres, which includes parts of the southern border wall and certain lands associated with it. Specific maps detailing the area will be made available to the public through the Bureau of Land Management.

Administration

Role of the Secretary

The Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, will be responsible for the administration of the Southern Border Wall National Monument.

Administrative Jurisdiction

The Secretary will establish jurisdiction over parts of the wall within the monument's boundaries by collaborating with:

• The heads of federal departments or agencies that manage lands where the wall is located.
• The governing bodies of Indian Tribes that have jurisdiction over these lands.

Management Plan

Completion Deadline

A management plan for the national monument must be developed within three years of receiving initial funding for its preparation.

Submission to Congress

Once the management plan is completed, it will be submitted to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for review.

Definitions

• National Monument: Refers to the Southern Border Wall National Monument established by the bill.
• Secretary: The Secretary of the Interior, responsible for managing the monument.
• Southern Border Wall: This term refers to any part of the physical barrier constructed along the U.S.-Mexico border per federal law or executive order.

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