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S 2797 115th Congress Senate Public Lands and Natural Resources Land transfers Land use and conservation Military facilities and property Military procurement, research, weapons development Monuments and memorials New Mexico Parks, recreation areas, trails

White Sands National Park Establishment Act

Introduced: May 7, 2018 Introduced by: Heinrich, Martin Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 7, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
May 7, 2018
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White Sands National Park Establishment Act

This bill establishes the White Sands National Park in New Mexico as a unit of the National Park System to protect, preserve, and restore the park's resources and recreational values and to enhance visitor experiences.

What's happening now May 7, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2797: White Sands National Park Establishment Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2797/
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"S. 2797: White Sands National Park Establishment Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2797/.
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S. 2797, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2797/.
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