Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act of 2024
This bill amends the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to expand Joshua Tree National Park's boundaries. It adds approximately 17,842 acres of land, specifically depicted on a map dated April 29, 2024, to the park's existing area. The change directly affects the park's physical boundaries and the land management responsibilities of the National Park Service. The expansion is a procedural update to the park's legal description, not a new policy.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 1, 2024
Last action Nov 21, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Nov 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
upper
Nov 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
May 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
upper
May 1, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3137-3138)
upper
May 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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