119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Dec 9, 2025
S. 1777IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex (D-CA)1 cosponsorIntroduced May 15, 2025
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In plain English
S. 1777 expands Joshua Tree National Park's boundaries in California and redesignates the Cottonwood Visitor Center at the park. The bill also makes a technical correction related to park lands. Sponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA).
What’s in the bill (3 sections)
- Sec. 2. Expansion of joshua tree national park
- Sec. 3. Technical correction
- Sec. 4. Redesignation of the cottonwood visitor center at joshua tree
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Introduced
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Senate committee
May 15
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House
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Activity timeline
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
May 15
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: S2953)
May 15
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Dec 9
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
May 15
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: S2953)
May 15
Introduced in Senate
All 1 cosponsor
1 Democrat · 0 Republicans
Democrats (1)
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