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Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona would be renamed a national park

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Sponsor: Mark Kelly · Senator · AZ

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Official title: Chiricahua National Park Act

119th Congress

Topics: Environment & energy

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The bill would rename Chiricahua National Monument as a national park with the same boundaries and add protections for tribal cultural and religious sites.

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What does this do?

The bill would change the name of Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona to Chiricahua National Park. Boundaries would stay the same, and laws, maps, and records that mention the monument would be read as referring to the park. Money already set aside for the monument could be used for the park.

Who does it affect?

Visitors, nearby communities, and tribes with ties to the area would be most directly affected. The National Park Service, through the Secretary of the Interior, would keep managing the site.

Why does it matter?

Visitors would see a new name and could sometimes find a small section closed for tribal ceremonies or other traditional uses. Local businesses might notice effects from the change in status, though the bill does not say what those would be.

What does it cost, and who pays?

  • No new funding stated
  • Existing monument funds usable for park

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Based on the “Reported to Senate” text of Sep 17, 2026.

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  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2026
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate voteYou are here · Sep 17, 2026
  4. House
  5. 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. 667.

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