S. 1777 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act

What it does

Amends the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to expand Joshua Tree National Park by approximately 20,149 acres as depicted on a map numbered 156/193,676 dated June 2024.
Transfers administrative jurisdiction over the expanded acreage from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land and interests in land within the expanded park boundary by donation, purchase from willing sellers, exchange, or transfer.
Restricts acquisition of land owned by the State of California or its political subdivisions within the park boundary to donation or exchange only.
Redesignates the Cottonwood Visitor Center at Joshua Tree National Park as the Dianne Feinstein Visitor Center.

Dec 9, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

Committee: Senate National Parks Subcommittee