Bill · S. 573· Senate(119-S-573)
A bill to designate a mountain in the State of Alaska as Denali.
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 12/9/2025 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Murkowski
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to designate a specific mountain in the State of Alaska as Denali. The mountain is located at 63°04'12" N, by 151°00'18" W. This legislation would ensure the mountain is known and designated by that name. Additionally, any existing United States records, such as laws, maps, or regulations, would be updated to reflect this name.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+1
The designation of 'Denali' respects the indigenous name of the mountain.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+1
The bill formalizes a name for a specific land feature, which serves a minor administrative function in land records.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill standardizes official government records and maps regarding the mountain's name.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Standardization of Records: By updating all existing laws, maps, regulations, documents, papers, or other records of the United States, the bill ensures consistency across official government documentation (Section 1, subsection b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text: The provided text does not contain any information regarding potential burdens or negative consequences.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 12/9/2025
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- 10/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/18/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont