This week, the Chairs of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus jointly sent a letter to Congressional leadership expressing opposition to any efforts to limit presidential authority to designate national monuments under the Antiquities Act.

The letter highlights the importance of the President maintaining the ability to protect and preserve places in the United States that honor the contributions of all Americans.  Several Members of Congress, including Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee Rob Bishop (R-UT), have discussed the possibility of limiting the President’s abilities under the Antiquities Act in the 115th Congress.