S-60 : Still Just a Bill


Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act

This bill withdraws specified National Forest System land in the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Park County, Montana, identified on the map titled "Emigrant Crevice Proposed Withdrawal Area," dated November 10, 2016, from (1) location, entry, and patent under mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing.

Any land within the withdrawal area that is acquired by the federal government after enactment of this bill must be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this bill.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-09IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2019-01-09IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jon Tester [D] (MT)
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Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Land transfers
  • Mining
  • Oil and gas
Related Geographic Entities
  • Montana
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