Congress·Passed House·H.R. 6380

Chiricahua National Park: Changing Monument to National Park

Chiricahua National Park Act

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Scheduled for House Floor Vote

This bill is on the House floor schedule this week under suspension of the rules.

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Congress is considering a bill to change the name of Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona to Chiricahua National Park. This change would give the site the same status as famous places like the Grand Canyon.
The boundaries of the land will stay exactly the same as they are now. Any money already set aside for the monument will be transferred to support the new national park.
The bill requires the Department of the Interior to protect sites that are important to Native American tribes for religious or cultural reasons. Officials must talk with tribal leaders to make sure these areas are cared for properly.
Native American tribes will be guaranteed access to the park for traditional and cultural uses. The government can temporarily close small sections of the park to the general public so tribes can hold private ceremonies.
The Secretary of the Interior will continue to manage the land using the standard federal laws that apply to all national parks across the United States.

5 milestones20 actions

Mar 17, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Mar 16, 2026House

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Mar 16, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 16, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Mar 16, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

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Chiricahua National Park Act

Jan 28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Chiricahua National Park Act

Bill NumberHR 6380

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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