Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026

Bill Number

H.R. 9104

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Last Updated

2026-06-26T14:50:09Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This legislation redesignates Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park to acknowledge its nationally significant natural, cultural, and historical resources, along with its recreational value.

Key Provisions

• Redesignates the park, originally established by the Act of September 27, 1890, under the new name "Rock Creek National Park."
• Amends Title 40 of the United States Code by updating references in section 8104(b) and section 8501(a)(3)(B) from "Rock Creek Park" to "Rock Creek National Park."
• States that any reference in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or other records to the original park name is treated as referring to the new name.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Introduces no new regulatory or operational requirements but updates specific statutory language in Title 40 to reflect the redesignation.
• Establishes a general rule for interpreting prior references to the park across federal records.

Potential Impacts

• On government agencies: Requires minor administrative updates by entities maintaining federal records or references to the park, such as updates to maps and documents.
• On citizens: May enhance public recognition of the park's status without altering access, management, or usage rights.
• On international relations: No direct effects.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Residents and visitors to the District of Columbia who use the park for recreation.
• Federal agencies responsible for park management and record-keeping.
• Local government entities in the District of Columbia that interact with federal park designations.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• No significant constitutional issues arise, as the bill involves a straightforward name change within existing federal authority over District of Columbia lands.
• The redesignation carries no new legal obligations or expansions of authority beyond updating nomenclature.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Recent Actions

• 2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
• 2026-06-02: Introduced in House
• 2026-06-02: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026 — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (2 pages)