# 119-s-2894: Reconciliation in Place Names Act

119-s-2894, Reconciliation in Place Names Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2894
- Congress: 119
- Title: Reconciliation in Place Names Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-18

## Summary

**A nationwide process to systematically review and replace racist or derogatory geographic names.** This bill would set up an advisory review path that identifies offensive place names and proposes culturally respectful replacements with public input and Tribal consultation. - Indigenous peoples and Tribal organizations would get formal representation and a clear channel to propose renames and be consulted. The Advisory Committee would include 17 members to ensure specified representation. - Local communities near affected features would gain opportunities to submit proposals and participate in public review. That gives residents a direct role in suggesting and commenting on new names. - Federal land managers and the naming Board would follow a defined decision pathway and timelines. The Board must act within three years on proposals sent by the Committee and may only reject them for a compelling legal reason. - A dedicated Advisory Committee would be established within 180 days, operate under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and work toward completing its duties within a five-year horizon. - Researchers, historians, and naming authorities would get statutory definitions for “offensive place name,” including slurs, stereotypes, and ties to injustices, which guide which names qualify for review.

## Cosponsors (10)

- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Faster Board review and rename standard: benefit, medium. This bill would require the Board to accept or reject each committee rename proposal within three years of receiving it. The Board should approve a committee proposal unless there is a compelling public reason to reject it or approval would violate federal law. If the Board accepts a proposal, it w…
- New advisory committee on place names: benefit, medium. This bill would require the Secretary to set up a 17-member Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names within 180 days. The committee would include tribal members, a tribal organization rep, a Native Hawaiian rep, civil rights experts, scholars, and public members. Members would serve with…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-2894 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2894)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2894 (as of 2026-09-18).