Chiricahua National Park Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 28, 2026)
Chiricahua National Park Act
This bill redesignates the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona as the Chiricahua National Park.
The bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to (1) ensure the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites in the park, and (2) provide access to those sites by members of Indian tribes for traditional cultural and customary uses.
Upon the request of an Indian tribe, the NPS may temporarily close to general public use one or more specific areas of the park to protect traditional cultural and customary uses in the area by members of the tribe. The closure must be limited to the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for the traditional cultural and religious activities.
What just happenedSep 17, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 667.
Who’s behind it
- Reported to SenateSep 17, 2026
- Introduced in SenateJan 28, 2026
- Sep 17, 2026Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 667.
- Sep 17, 2026Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Sep 17, 2026Committee14000
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jul 29, 2026Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jan 28, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jan 28, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate