H.R. 9104: Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026

This bill is known as the Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026. It proposes the following key actions:

1. Redesignation of Rock Creek Park

The primary purpose of the bill is to officially redesignate Rock Creek Park, located in the District of Columbia, as Rock Creek National Park. This change recognizes the park's significant natural, cultural, and historical resources, as well as its recreational opportunities.

2. Conforming Amendments

To implement this redesignation, the bill makes specific amendments to existing legal references in Title 40 of the United States Code:

• Section 8104(b): The term "Rock Creek Park" will be replaced with "Rock Creek National Park."
• Section 8501(a)(3)(B): Similar to the first amendment, this will also update the reference from "Rock Creek Park" to "Rock Creek National Park."

3. References

The bill clarifies that any mention of Rock Creek Park in existing laws, maps, regulations, documents, or other records will now be understood to refer to Rock Creek National Park. This ensures a consistent application of the new name across all official contexts.

4. Purpose and Impact

The redesignation aims to honor the park's importance at a national level by recognizing its attributes. While the park itself will not see changes in its management or operations directly due to this bill, the new designation may influence future funding, conservation efforts, tourism marketing, and resource allocation associated with the national park system.

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