Designate the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore as a national park and preserve.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act?
The House Committee on Natural Resources approved H.R. 5497 on February 10, 2026, but the bill has seen no further movement since that date. The House leadership must now schedule a floor vote for the proposal to advance. While the committee vote shows progress, most bills fail to pass because they never receive a full vote from the House.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act (H.R. 5497 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9111 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9111 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Thomas Tiffany (R-WI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.