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HR 9104

Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Eleanor Holmes Norton

Renames Rock Creek Park in DC to Rock Creek National Park, preserving boundaries and management while updating official materials and references to the new name.

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Bill Summary · HR 9104

Bill overview

  • Bill: HR 9104
  • Session: 119th Congress
  • Jurisdiction: United States, introduced in the House of Representatives
  • Title: To redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park
  • Sponsor/Support: Co-sponsor Eleanor Holmes Norton

Purpose and intent

The bill proposes a formal renaming of Rock Creek Park (a federally managed park area within the District of Columbia) to Rock Creek National Park. The stated intent is to redesignate the park’s name to reflect its national significance and status.

Key provisions

  • Rename designation: The primary operative provision is the renaming of “Rock Creek Park” to “Rock Creek National Park.”
  • Geographic scope preserved: The bill does not appear to alter the geographic boundaries or management structure of the park; it preserves existing parklands and governance under federal oversight as currently established for Rock Creek Park.
  • Administrative actions: Likely requires updates to official signage, maps, legal descriptions, and references in federal documents to reflect the new name once enacted.
  • Effective date: The summary provided does not specify a date; typically, such name changes take effect upon enactment or as set by accompanying implementation provisions.

Affected entities and implications

  • Federal agencies: U.S. National Park Service (NPS) and other federal entities with references to Rock Creek Park in statutes, maps, or official materials would update nomenclature to Rock Creek National Park.
  • Public communications and materials: Signage within the park, brochures, websites, park maps, and legal descriptions would require updating.
  • Local and regional references: Businesses, emergency services, schools, and media in the Washington, DC area may adjust references to align with the new name.
  • Legislative records: Congressional and regulatory databases would amend references to reflect the renaming.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Referral: On introduction (2026-06-02), the bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Next steps: The Committee would typically review, possibly hold hearings, and vote to report the bill to the full House. If reported and passed, it would move to the Senate (and then to President for signature or veto) as part of the standard legislative process.
  • Implementation considerations: After enactment, official federal documents and park materials would need to be updated; the bill does not detail funding or administrative costs, suggesting renaming may be primarily administrative.

Notes

  • The summary focuses on the renaming aspect; no changes to park boundaries, management, funding, or authority are indicated in the available information.
  • As of the provided action history, the bill is in the early stage of consideration. Further amendments or clarifications could be introduced during committee review.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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