Bill would rename St. Croix bandstand for Peter G. Thurland, Sr.
Passed one chamberH.R. 8121Latest action
Sponsor: Stacey E. Plaskett · Delegate · VI
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Official title: To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand".
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HR 8121 would rename the Christiansted Bandstand as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand."
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What does this do?
The bill officially renames the Christiansted Bandstand at Christiansted National Historic Site on St. Croix as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand." Future government documents, maps, records, and regulations referring to the bandstand must use the new name.
Who does it affect?
This mainly affects St. Croix and U.S. Virgin Islands residents, especially the community connected to Peter G. Thurland, Sr., and the National Park Service, which manages the site.
Why does it matter?
The change is symbolic and does not alter site operations, management, or public access; the National Park Service will need to update signage, maps, and records to reflect the new name.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 26, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Sep 15, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.