119th Congress

S. 3715

Chiricahua National Park Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Mark Kelly(D-AZ)
Introduced: Jan 28, 2026
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Committees: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Official text: Reported to Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (1)

Original cosponsors (1)

Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version

Chiricahua National Park Act This bill redesignates the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona as the Chiricahua National Park. The bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to (1) ensure the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites in the park, and (2) provide access to those sites by members of Indian tribes for traditional cultural and customary uses. Upon the request of an Indian tribe, the NPS may temporarily close to general public use one or more specific areas of the park to protect traditional cultural and customary uses in the area by members of the tribe. The closure must be limited to the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for the traditional cultural and religious activities.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Sep 17, 2026 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 667.
Sep 17, 2026 · Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 29, 2026 · Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced in Senate