United StatesRedesignates Rock Creek Park as Rock Creek National Park
The name change affects official documents, signage, and public recognition, which can influence visitation, administration, and legal references.
What it does
Officially redesignates Rock Creek Park (established 1890) as Rock Creek National Park.
Amends Title 40, U.S. Code, section 8104(b) to replace 'Rock Creek Park' with 'Rock Creek National Park.'
Amends Title 40, U.S. Code, section 8501(a)(3)(B) to replace 'Rock Creek Park' with 'Rock Creek National Park.'
Declares that any existing federal reference to Rock Creek Park will be treated as a reference to Rock Creek National Park.
Provides a short title for the law: 'Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026.'
Argument forRecognizes and honors the park’s nationally significant natural, cultural, and historical resources, raising its profile.
Argument againstRenaming could create administrative costs for federal, local, and park entities to update signs, materials, and databases.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 10Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.Latest
- Jun 2Introduced in House
- Jun 2Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Introduced
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