H.R. 6380, the Chiricahua National Park Act, passed both the House and Senate on September 30, 2026.
H.R. 6380 — Chiricahua National Park Act
What it does
This bill redesignates the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona as a National Park, changing its administrative status while keeping the same land boundaries and funding. It also requires the Interior Department to protect and provide access to traditional cultural and religious sites for Native American tribes, with authority to temporarily close areas to the public for tribal ceremonies and customary uses.
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What happens next
H.R. 6380 passed both the House and Senate. It is on the President's desk.
Who is behind it
Filed by Juan Ciscomani. Cosponsored by Greg Stanton.
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