H.R. 6380 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-133
Chiricahua National Park Act
3 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed October 20, 2026 · Introduced December 3, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) · 1 cosponsor (1 D)
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Official title
To redesignate the Chiricahua National Monument in the State of Arizona as Chiricahua National Park, and for other purposes.
As introduced: To establish the Chiricahua National Park in the State of Arizona as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as introduced in house
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.
The official summary was written for the bill as introduced in House (December 3, 2025).
How it became law
- IntroducedDec 3
- CommitteeFeb 11
- HouseMar 16
- SenateSep 30
- SignedOct 20
As introduced: To establish the Chiricahua National Park in the State of Arizona as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (20)
Sponsor
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
3 sections
HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
HouseSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Cosponsor joined
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-543.
- Text: Reported in House
3 sections: 1 reworded
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2525)
- Text: Engrossed in House
3 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Text: Referred in Senate
3 sections, no changes
SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5226)
SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
3 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-133.
Signed by President.
Show every recorded step (27)
Sponsor
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
3 sections
HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held
HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Cosponsor joined
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-543.
- Text: Reported in House
3 sections: 1 reworded
HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2525)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6380.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2525-2527)
HouseMr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Text: Engrossed in House
3 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Text: Referred in Senate
3 sections, no changes
SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5226)
SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
3 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-133.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 1 cosponsors.
Every section
All 3 sections, in order
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- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Designation of Chiricahua National Park, Arizona
- Sec. 3Traditional cultural and religious sites
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6)
- Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)