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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 15, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
  2. Sep 14, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Sep 14, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5566)House floor actions
  4. 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
  5. Sep 14, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8121.House floor actions
  6. Sep 14, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5566-5567)House floor actions
  7. Sep 14, 2026Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
  8. Aug 27, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 677.House floor actions
  9. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-776.House floor actions
  10. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-776.Library of Congress
  11. Jul 22, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
  12. Jul 22, 2026Subcommittee on Federal Lands DischargedHouse committee actions
  13. Jul 1, 2026Subcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
  14. Jun 24, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.House committee actions
  15. Mar 26, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
  16. Mar 26, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  17. Mar 26, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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