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H.R. 6380 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-133

Chiricahua National Park Act

Became lawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Passed HouseMar 16, 2026
Passed SenateSep 30, 2026
To PresidentOct 15, 2026
Became lawOct 20, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 6380 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Designation of Chiricahua National Park, Arizona
  • Sec. 3 Traditional cultural and religious sites
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    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Dec 3, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. 2026-10-20Became Public Law No: 119-133.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-10-20Became Public Law No: 119-133.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-10-20Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-10-20Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2026-10-15Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2026-10-15Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2026-10-14Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    8. 2026-09-30Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5226)Senate
    9. 2026-09-30Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    10. 2026-09-30Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
    11. 2026-09-30Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    12. 2026-07-29Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
    13. 2026-03-17Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
    14. 2026-03-16The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    15. 2026-03-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    16. 2026-03-16On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2525)House floor actions
    17. 2026-03-16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2525)Library of Congress
    18. 2026-03-16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6380.House floor actions
    19. 2026-03-16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2525-2527)House floor actions
    20. 2026-03-16Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
    21. 2026-03-12Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 467.House floor actions
    22. 2026-03-12Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-543.House floor actions
    23. 2026-03-12Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-543.Library of Congress
    24. 2026-02-11Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
    25. 2026-02-11Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    26. 2026-02-11Subcommittee on Federal Lands DischargedHouse committee actions
    27. 2025-12-11Subcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
    28. 2025-12-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.House committee actions
    29. 2025-12-03Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
    30. 2025-12-03Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    31. 2025-12-03Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-133 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Cosponsors

    • Greg Stanton D-AZ-4