What does Preamble of HR 6380 do?

This bill aims to establish the Chiricahua National Park in Arizona The park would be a unit of the National Park System The bill has additional purposes beyond park establishment

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6380 do?

This bill is formally titled the Chiricahua National Park Act.

What does DESIGNATION OF CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA. of HR 6380 do?

This section designates the Chiricahua National Monument as Chiricahua National Park The National Park boundaries are those of the Chiricahua National Monument as of the enactment date References to the Chiricahua National Monument are considered references to the Chiricahua National Park Funds available for the Chiricahua National Monument are available for the National Park The Secretary of the Interior administers the National Park according to specified laws and proclamations

What does TRADITIONAL CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS SITES. of HR 6380 do?

This section establishes provisions for the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites within the Chiricahua National Park. The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for ensuring the protection of these sites in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Consultation with Indian Tribes is required when carrying out these protection measures. Members of Indian Tribes are to be provided access to designated sites for traditional cultural and customary uses. The Secretary may temporarily close areas of the park to the general public to protect these uses, upon request from an Indian Tribe. Any closures must be limited to the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary. The term 'Indian Tribe' is defined as having the meaning given in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The term 'Secretary' refers to the Secretary of the Interior.

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Chiricahua National Park Act — HR. 6380

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 12/3/2025

Author: Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes Chiricahua National Park in Arizona, incorporating the existing Chiricahua National Monument into the National Park System.
The bill mandates the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites within the park, requiring consultation with Indian Tribes and providing them access for customary uses.
The Secretary of the Interior will administer the park and ensure the protection of cultural sites, with the authority to temporarily close areas to the public to facilitate tribal practices.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3715(In Committee)Official page

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