S. 3715: Chiricahua National Park Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress	119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
Type	Senate bill (S.)
Originating chamber	Senate
Introduced	2026-01-28
Sponsor	Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Policy area	Public Lands and Natural Resources
Cosponsors	1
Latest action	2026-07-29 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Last updated	2026-07-30

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-01-28):

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.

Cosponsors (1)

Name	Party / state
Ruben Gallego	D AZ (original cosponsor) 2026-01-28

Full text & official record

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 3715?

S. 3715 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Chiricahua National Park Act.

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