A bandstand in the Virgin Islands gets a new official name.
H.R. 8121 — To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand". · Filed by Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This bill renames the Christiansted Bandstand at a National Historic Site in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. The bandstand will now be called the Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand. The government will use this new name in all official records and signs.
Who it affects
People who visit the Christiansted National Historic Site will see the new name. The change is ceremonial and costs no money.
Where it stands
- Mar 26, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
- Mar 26, 2026 — Referred to House Committee on Natural Resources and Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources”
- Jul 1, 2026 — Hearing held · Congress.gov: “Subcommittee Hearings Held”
- Jul 22, 2026 — Reported out of committee · Congress.gov: “Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent”
- Sep 14, 2026 — Passed the House · Congress.gov: “On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote”
- Sep 14, 2026 — Floor vote scheduled · Congress.gov: “Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended”
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How this was measured
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