A bill to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area to conserve, protect, and promote the economic benefits of the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Upper and Middle Texas Gulf Coast as a unit of the National Park System.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5677, introduced by Senator John Cornyn, proposes to create the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area. Its stated purpose is to conserve, protect, and promote the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Upper and Middle Texas Gulf Coast. This area would become a unit of the National Park System, suggesting it would be managed by the National Park Service.
If enacted, the bill would affect the Upper and Middle Texas Gulf Coast region. The establishment of a National Recreation Area would aim to preserve its existing resources and also encourage economic benefits derived from these natural and cultural assets. The specific impacts on local communities or industries are not detailed in the information available.
As of now, S. 5677 is in its earliest stage of the legislative process, having just been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its next steps would involve consideration by relevant committees in the Senate, potentially followed by debate and votes. The full text of the bill, outlining its specific provisions and operational details, has not yet been published.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5677 do?
- This bill, S. 5677, introduced by Senator John Cornyn, proposes to create the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area. Its stated purpose is to conserve, protect, and promote the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Upper and Middle Texas Gulf Coast. This area would become a unit of the National Park System, suggesting it would be managed by the National Park Service. If enacted, the bill would affect the Upper and Middle Texas Gulf Coast region. The establishment of a National Recreation Area would aim to preserve its existing resources and also encourage economic benefits derived from these natural and cultural assets. The specific impacts on local communities or industries are not detailed in the information available. As of now, S. 5677 is in its earliest stage of the legislative process, having just been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its next steps would involve consideration by relevant committees in the Senate, potentially followed by debate and votes. The full text of the bill, outlining its specific provisions and operational details, has not yet been published.
- Has S. 5677 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5677 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5677?
- S. 5677 was sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] (Republican-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5677?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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