H.R. 6380 · Passed both chambers · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Chiricahua National Park Act

What it does

Redesignates Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona as Chiricahua National Park.
Directs the National Park Service to protect traditional cultural and religious sites in the park and provide access to tribal members for traditional cultural and customary uses.
Allows the National Park Service to temporarily close specific park areas to general public use at the request of Indian tribes to protect traditional cultural and religious activities, limited to the smallest practicabl

Official summary

Chiricahua National Park Act This bill redesignates the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona as the Chiricahua National Park. The bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to (1) ensure the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites in the park, and (2) provide access to those sites by members of Indian tribes for traditional cultural and customary uses. Upon the request of an Indian tribe, the NPS may temporarily close to general public use one or more specific areas of the park to protect traditional cultural and customary uses in the area by members of the tribe. The closure must be limited to the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for the traditional cultural and religious activities.

Latest action

Sep 30, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5226)

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources