United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

S 3715 — Chiricahua National Park Act

Last action — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

The bill redesignates Chiricahua National Monument as Chiricahua National Park and protects cultural sites.

This bill changes the designation of Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona to Chiricahua National Park. It also focuses on protecting traditional cultural and religious sites for Indian tribes and allows for temporary closures to ensure their access and use of these sites.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill aims to enhance the protection of the natural and cultural environment in the national park.

Summary

Chiricahua National Park ActThis 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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  2. Introduced in Senate

  3. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3715 do?
Chiricahua National Park ActThis 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.
Who sponsors S 3715?
S 3715 is sponsored by Gallego, Ruben (Democratic) and Kelly, Mark (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3715?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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