Joshua Tree Park Expansion Bill

Official: Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act

IntroducedMay 14, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill aims to expand Joshua Tree National Park and rename a visitor center in honor of Dianne Feinstein. It helps protect more land and recognize contributions to conservation.

If you enjoy visiting national parks, this bill could help protect more natural spaces for future generations.

Affects: Visitors to Joshua Tree National Park and those who value conservation efforts in California.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill expands the boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park by about 20,149 acres. 2. The management of the newly added land will shift from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service. 3. The Secretary of the Interior can acquire land for the park through donation, purchase, exchange, or transfer. 4. The Cottonwood Visitor Center will be renamed the 'Dianne Feinstein Visitor Center.' 5. All references to the visitor center will be updated to reflect its new name.

Who is affected?

Visitors to Joshua Tree National Park and those who value conservation efforts in California.