Chiricahua National Park Act

House Bill

H.R. 6380

119th Congress

Chiricahua National Park Act

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 17, 2026

Primary Sponsor

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Cosponsors

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Summary

This bill would establish Chiricahua National Park, likely converting the existing Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona into a national park. National parks typically receive greater federal protection, funding, and resources than national monuments.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Introduced3/17/2026

StatusReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Chiricahua National Park Act

This bill would establish Chiricahua National Park, likely converting the existing Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona into a national park. National parks typically receive greater federal protection, funding, and resources than national monu

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This bill would establish Chiricahua National Park, likely converting the existing Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona into a national park. National parks typically receive greater federal protection, funding, and resources than national monuments.

Bill Number: 6380
Introduced: 3/17/2026
Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Chiricahua National Park Act
Bill Number: 6380
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced: 3/17/2026
Summary: This bill would establish Chiricahua National Park, likely converting the existing Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona into a national park. National parks typically receive greater federal protection, funding, and resources than national monuments.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish Chiricahua National Park, likely converting the existing Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona into a national park. National parks typically receive greater federal protection, funding, and resources than national monuments.

Last updated: 3/1/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would create Chiricahua National Park, presumably from the current Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona.
National park designation generally provides stronger protections and potentially more funding than national monument status.
The House committee has voted to advance the bill with amendments, though the specific changes are not available.
Chiricahua is known for its unique rock formations and diverse wildlife in the Chiricahua Mountains.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect visitors to the Chiricahua area, local communities in southeastern Arizona, and the National Park Service. The redesignation could bring increased tourism, economic activity, and federal resources to the region, while potentially imposing stricter land use regulations to protect the area's natural and cultural resources.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6380, 119th Congress (2026). "Chiricahua National Park Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6380

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