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US S3715

US S3715
Chiricahua National Park Act


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Introduced
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to establish the Chiricahua National Park in the State of Arizona as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Chiricahua National Park Act, officially designates the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona as Chiricahua National Park, a unit of the National Park System, with its boundaries remaining the same as the monument's existing ones. Any existing references to the Chiricahua National Monument will now refer to the Chiricahua National Park, and any funds allocated to the monument will be available for the park. The Secretary of the Interior will manage the park according to previous presidential proclamations and laws governing the National Park System, which includes ensuring the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites by consulting with Indian Tribes and providing them access for customary uses, with the possibility of temporary closures of specific areas for these activities if requested by a tribe, though such closures will be limited in size and duration.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 01/28/2026)

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