Bill would rename Blue Ridge amphitheater for ex-Rep. Rick Boucher
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Sponsor: Mark R. Warner · Senator · VA
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Official title: A bill to designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the "Rick Boucher Amphitheater".
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
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The bill renames the Blue Ridge Music Center's amphitheater in Galax, Virginia, the "Rick Boucher Amphitheater."
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What does this do?
This bill officially renames the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the "Rick Boucher Amphitheater." It requires future government documents, maps, and records to use the new name. The site is federally owned, part of the Blue Ridge Parkway managed by the National Park Service.
Who does it affect?
Visitors to the Blue Ridge Music Center, local residents in the Galax, Virginia area, and National Park Service staff who manage the site's records and signage.
Why does it matter?
The change affects only the official name and signage of the amphitheater, not its operations, public access, or funding. It requires National Park Service staff to update relevant documents, maps, and records going forward.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 3, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Jul 23, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 472.