To establish the Chiricahua National Park in the State of Arizona as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Ciscomani introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill elevates the Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona to full National Park status. The area, known for its dramatic rock formations called "hoodoos" and its significance to Apache history, would gain the prestige and recognition that comes with National Park designation while maintaining its current boundaries and management framework.
Who Benefits and How
- Tourism operators and hospitality businesses in Cochise County, Arizona would benefit from increased visitor interest, as National Park designation typically draws more tourists than National Monument status
- Local communities around Willcox, Bowie, and Douglas, Arizona would see increased economic activity from additional park visitors
- Indian Tribes with historical connections to the area are explicitly protected, with guaranteed access to traditional cultural and religious sites
- The National Park Service gains a visually spectacular park showcasing the unique geological formations of the Chiricahua Mountains
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal government agencies face minor administrative costs updating maps, regulations, and documents to reflect the new designation
- National Park Service may need to manage increased visitation, though no new appropriations are included in the bill
Key Provisions
- Redesignates Chiricahua National Monument as Chiricahua National Park
- Maintains existing park boundaries as established
- Transfers all existing funds from the Monument to the new Park
- Requires the Secretary of the Interior to administer the park under existing laws
- Protects tribal access to traditional cultural and religious sites
- Allows temporary closures of specific areas for tribal cultural activities
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Redesignates the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona as Chiricahua National Park, while maintaining existing protections and ensuring access for Indian Tribes to traditional cultural and religious sites.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Elevate the status of Chiricahua National Monument to a National Park while preserving existing protections and ensuring tribal access rights"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Chiricahua National Park (elevated status and visibility)
- Tourism industry and local communities in Arizona
- Indian Tribes with traditional cultural connections to the area
- National Park Service (expanded portfolio)
Likely Burden Bearers
- Federal government (administrative updates to documents, maps, regulations)
- National Park Service (potential increased visitation management)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)
The Secretary of the Interior
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