Chiricahua National Park Act
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 6380, would officially change the designation of the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona to Chiricahua National Park. The park's boundaries would remain the same as the monument's current boundaries, and any existing references to the Chiricahua National Monument in laws or documents would be updated to refer to the Chiricahua National Park. Funds already allocated to the monument would be available for the park, and the Secretary of the Interior would administer the new park according to existing laws and presidential proclamations.
The bill also addresses the protection and access to traditional cultural and religious sites within the park. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with ensuring these sites are protected and that members of Indian Tribes have access for traditional and customary uses, in consultation with those tribes. In certain circumstances, specific areas of the park could be temporarily closed to the general public to safeguard these traditional activities.
This legislation has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate without amendment. It now moves to the President, who will decide whether to sign it into law.
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Official summary
This bill was passed by Congress on September 30, 2026 and goes to the President next.
Timeline
30 Sep 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
16 Mar 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
11 Feb 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6380 do?
- This bill, H.R. 6380, would officially change the designation of the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona to Chiricahua National Park. The park's boundaries would remain the same as the monument's current boundaries, and any existing references to the Chiricahua National Monument in laws or documents would be updated to refer to the Chiricahua National Park. Funds already allocated to the monument would be available for the park, and the Secretary of the Interior would administer the new park according to existing laws and presidential proclamations. The bill also addresses the protection and access to traditional cultural and religious sites within the park. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with ensuring these sites are protected and that members of Indian Tribes have access for traditional and customary uses, in consultation with those tribes. In certain circumstances, specific areas of the park could be temporarily closed to the general public to safeguard these traditional activities. This legislation has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate without amendment. It now moves to the President, who will decide whether to sign it into law.
- Has H.R. 6380 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, H.R. 6380 is passed house & senate (president next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 6380?
- H.R. 6380 was sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani [R-AZ6] (Republican-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6380?
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (30 Sep 2026).
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