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H.R. 8121 · 119th Congress

To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand".

Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedMar 26, 2026
Passed HouseSep 14, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 15, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Aug 27, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Sep 14, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.Library of Congress
  2. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-776.Library of Congress
  3. Mar 26, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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