To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand".
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Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
What this bill does
H.R. 8121 would officially rename the structure currently known as the Christiansted Bandstand, located at the Christiansted National Historic Site on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand." The bill also specifies that any future references to this bandstand in federal laws, regulations, documents, records, or maps would be understood to mean the newly designated name.
The bill primarily affects the National Park Service, which manages the Christiansted National Historic Site, as well as residents and visitors to St. Croix who use or reference the bandstand. It is a commemorative measure honoring an individual named Peter G. Thurland, Sr., though the bill text itself does not provide biographical details about him. The practical effect is limited to updating signage, records, and official references to reflect the new name.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Stacey Plaskett of the Virgin Islands in March 2026. It passed the House of Representatives on September 14, 2026, by voice vote under a procedure used for non-controversial legislation. The bill next goes to the Senate for consideration; it would need to pass the Senate and be signed by the President before becoming law.
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Official summary
This bill designates the bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site as the Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand. The historic site is located within St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8121 do?
- H.R. 8121 would officially rename the structure currently known as the Christiansted Bandstand, located at the Christiansted National Historic Site on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand." The bill also specifies that any future references to this bandstand in federal laws, regulations, documents, records, or maps would be understood to mean the newly designated name. The bill primarily affects the National Park Service, which manages the Christiansted National Historic Site, as well as residents and visitors to St. Croix who use or reference the bandstand. It is a commemorative measure honoring an individual named Peter G. Thurland, Sr., though the bill text itself does not provide biographical details about him. The practical effect is limited to updating signage, records, and official references to reflect the new name. The bill was introduced by Rep. Stacey Plaskett of the Virgin Islands in March 2026. It passed the House of Representatives on September 14, 2026, by voice vote under a procedure used for non-controversial legislation. The bill next goes to the Senate for consideration; it would need to pass the Senate and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 8121 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8121. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8121?
- H.R. 8121 was sponsored by Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] (D-VI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8121?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (15 Sep 2026).
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