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SENATES. 3715· 119th Congress

Bill to Redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as a National Park

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.

Sponsor
Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026
Last Action
Sep 17, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jan 28, 2026
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In Committee
Jan 28, 2026
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Passed Committee
Jul 29, 2026
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Passed Committee
Sep 17, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Apr 8, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill redesignates Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona as Chiricahua National Park
  • The National Park Service must protect traditional cultural and religious sites within the park
  • The National Park Service must provide access to these sites for Indian tribe members conducting traditional cultural and customary uses
  • Indian tribes may request temporary closures of specific park areas to the general public
  • Any closure must be limited to the smallest practicable area for the minimum necessary period
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The monument gains National Park System status under this legislation
  • Legal obligations are established for NPS protection and access provision regarding tribal cultural sites and uses
  • Temporary public closures are permissible but restricted by requirement to minimize area and duration
  • No specific effects on visitation, funding, staffing, or management costs are documented in the official summary
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources reported the bill with an amendment on September 17, 2026
  • The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar as Calendar No. 667 on September 17, 2026
  • The committee had ordered favorable reporting with amendments on July 29, 2026
  • The bill was introduced and referred to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on January 28, 2026
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 17, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 667.
  • Sep 17, 2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Jul 29, 2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Jan 28, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Jan 28, 2026 — Introduced in Senate