# 119-hr-2843: Reconciliation in Place Names Act

119-hr-2843, Reconciliation in Place Names Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-09-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2843
- Congress: 119
- Title: Reconciliation in Place Names Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 18
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-18

## Summary

**This bill would create a federal framework to identify and replace geographic names deemed offensive and to formally** **rename offensive place names** across features and Federal land units. It sets up an independent advisory committee and a deadline-driven review process for the Board on Geographic Names to act on committee proposals. - Tribes and affected communities gain a formal role because the Committee must solicit proposals from Indian Tribes and consult tribes before appointing members. - Federal land managers and the Board face a time-limited review. The Committee can send renaming proposals to the Board and to Congress for Federal land units, and the Board must accept or reject Committee proposals within 3 years unless there is a compelling reason or federal law prevents acceptance. - Public participation and a clear timetable are required. The Committee must solicit public comment, complete its work within a 5-year window, and will terminate one year after the Board finishes acting on its proposals.

## Cosponsors (18)

- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Faster Board decisions on renaming: benefit, low. This bill would set a firm timeline for Board on Geographic Names decisions. The Board would have to accept or reject each committee proposal within 3 years. It would approve unless there is a compelling reason and strong public interest to reject, or approval would break federal law. If approved,…
- New committee to review offensive place names: benefit, low. If enacted, the Interior Secretary would create a 17-member advisory committee within 180 days. The Secretary would consult with Tribes before some appointments. The committee would seek input from Indian Tribes, states, agencies, and the public, and allow public comments. It would review names wit…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-2843 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2843)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2843 (as of 2026-09-18).