S. 3715 Reported by committee Public Lands and Natural Resources

Chiricahua National Park Act

A bill to establish the Chiricahua National Park in the State of Arizona as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] Introduced January 28, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action September 17, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 17, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 667.
  2. Sep 17, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  3. Jul 29, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  4. Jan 28, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  5. Jan 28, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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