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H.R. 8900119th CongressIn committeeLatest action May 19, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: To redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West Virginia as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer".
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HR 8900 renames a West Virginia playground in New River Gorge National Park to honor children and families affected by childhood cancer.
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HR 8900 would rename the main playground in the Grandview area of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia. The new official name would be "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer." Government maps, documents, and records would be updated to reflect the new name.
The change directly affects visitors who use the playground and park staff who manage signage and records. It holds symbolic significance for West Virginia families who have experienced childhood cancer.
The renaming is purely symbolic and does not alter how the playground is built, maintained, or funded. It serves as a public acknowledgment of the experiences of West Virginia children and families affected by childhood cancer.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.