HR6380119th Congress

Chiricahua National Park Act

Sponsored By: Representative Ciscomani

In Committee

Summary

Designates the Chiricahua National Monument as Chiricahua National Park. This bill would rename the unit, keep the park boundaries identical to the monument's current boundaries as shown on the March 2021 map, and place the site under the laws and administration that apply to National Park System units.

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  • Visitors and the general public: The area would operate as a national park and be managed by the Secretary of the Interior under laws and presidential proclamations that govern National Park Service units.
  • Indian Tribes: The bill requires protection and management of traditional cultural and religious sites, mandates tribal consultation, allows tribal access for traditional cultural and customary uses, and lets the Secretary temporarily close limited areas on a tribe's request to protect those uses.
  • Park administration and funding: Funds available for the Chiricahua National Monument would be available for the new Chiricahua National Park and the Secretary would administer the park under applicable statutes and proclamations.

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Chiricahua renamed a National Park

This bill would rename Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona as Chiricahua National Park. The park would keep the same boundaries shown on a March 2021 map and in place at enactment. The Secretary of the Interior would run it under the same laws used for other national parks. Any money already set aside for the monument could be used for the park. Laws and records that mention the monument would be read as referring to the park.

Protect tribal cultural sites and access

This bill would require the Interior Department to protect traditional tribal cultural and religious sites in the park. Members of Indian Tribes would be able to access these places for traditional and customary uses, consistent with federal law. The Secretary would have to consult with Tribes on these protections. If a Tribe asks, the Secretary could temporarily close the smallest practicable area to the public for the time needed to protect those activities.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ciscomani

AZ • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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