Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act

Hozzl · 2025-12-10T12:03:18Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1777 Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/10/2025, 12:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 1777

The bill, introduced in the 119th Congress Senate (S. 1777) on May 15, 2025, aims to modify the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 by enlarging the perimeter of Joshua Tree National Park. Additionally, it proposes the renaming of the Cottonwood Visitor Center at Joshua Tree National Park as the "Dianne Feinstein Visitor Center" and includes various other objectives.

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Current Status of Bill S 1777

Bill S 1777 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2025. Bill S 1777 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 15, 2025. Bill S 1777's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. as of December 9, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1777

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1777

A bill to amend the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to expand the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park, to redesignate the Cottonwood Visitor Center at Joshua Tree National Park as the "Dianne Feinstein Visitor Center", and for other purposes.

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Lydia Doyle

1,084

1 year ago

I think this bill is good, but how will it impact the park long term?

Lennox Ingram

946

1 year ago

This bill is great for Joshua Tree National Park! It will help protect the environment and wildlife in the area. I'm so excited for this expansion, it's gonna be awesome! #JoshuaTreeExpansion #ProtectOurParks