Chiricahua National Park Act

House Bill

H.R. 6380

119th Congress

Chiricahua National Park Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 467.

Introduced:Mar 12, 2026

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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.

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 467.

Introduced3/12/2026

StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 467.

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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: 3/12/2026
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 467.

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Title: Chiricahua National Park Act
Bill Number: 6380
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 467.
Introduced: 3/12/2026
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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