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S 4132118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Chuckwalla National Monument Establishment and Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act of 2024

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Mar 24, 2026
Latest Action Date
Apr 16, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2792)

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Chuckwalla National Monument Establishment and Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act of 2024 is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress. The bill proposes the establishment of the Chuckwalla National Monument and the expansion of Joshua Tree National Park. As of the latest update, the bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions or specific measures included in the bill.

Bottom Line

This bill aimed to create a new national monument and expand an existing national park but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without passage.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress.
  • It sought to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park.
  • The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources but did not progress further and expired.
Who Benefits?

['National Park Service as the managing agency for the new monument and expanded park area.', 'Visitors and tourists interested in public lands and natural resources in the affected regions.', 'Local communities potentially benefiting from increased tourism and conservation efforts.']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed legislative text limits assessment of implementation challenges or costs.', 'Potential resource allocation and management responsibilities for the National Park Service.', 'Oversight and enforcement mechanisms are unknown due to unavailable bill text.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, a standard process for legislation related to public lands. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, indicating it did not receive sufficient legislative support or prioritization during the 118th Congress.

Hidden Impact Review

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential increase in tourism and related economic activity in areas surrounding the new monument and expanded park.', 'Possible shifts in land management priorities and resource allocation within the National Park Service.', 'Environmental conservation impacts depending on the specific protections enacted, which are unspecified.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of the full bill text and official summary, transparency is limited regarding the bill's specific provisions, funding mechanisms, and enforcement strategies. This lack of detailed information constrains public and oversight bodies' ability to fully evaluate the bill's implications.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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