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DemocratBill · H.R. 9104· House(119-HR-9104)

Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
6/2/2026
Last activity
9/10/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
None
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the "Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026." Its purpose is to redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park. This change recognizes the park's recreational opportunities and its natural, cultural, and historical resources. The bill also updates relevant sections of the United States Code and other government records to reflect the new name.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3

    Redesignating the area as a national park elevates its status and recognizes its important natural and recreational opportunities.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+2

    Directly benefits residents of the District of Columbia by elevating their local park to national park status.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2

    The bill formally recognizes and honors the nationally significant natural and cultural resources of Rock Creek Park by redesignating it as a national park.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.