Chuckwalla National Monument Establishment and Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act of 2024

This bill establishes the Chuckwalla National Monument (approximately 621,000 acres) and expands Joshua Tree National Park by 17,842 acres in California. It directly affects Native American tribes with cultural connections to the land, including the Cahuilla, Chemehuevi, Mohave, Quechan, and Serrano tribes, requiring collaborative management through a Tribal Commission. Key provisions protect sacred sites, biodiversity, and traditional cultural practices while preserving existing infrastructure like electric utilities and allowing continued recreation. The bill mandates a management plan within three years that incorporates tribal input and traditional ecological knowledge, balancing conservation with renewable energy development in nearby designated areas.