Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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.
Who this affects
Visitors to Joshua Tree · Conservation supporters in California
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill expands the boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park by about 20,149 acres.
2The management of the newly added land will shift from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service.
3The Secretary of the Interior can acquire land for the park through donation, purchase, exchange, or transfer.
4The Cottonwood Visitor Center will be renamed the 'Dianne Feinstein Visitor Center.'
5All references to the visitor center will be updated to reflect its new name.
